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Amnesty International: Yemen ignores human rights
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Amnesty International has blamed Yemen on violating human rights in the name of national security. Activists have documented what they say is a series of violations such as unlawful killings of those suspected of having links to al-Qaeda. They also say that Yemeni authorities abandoned human rights as they tackle a separatist movement in the south and Shia rebels in the north. Sanaa say they are doing their best to protect civilians. Yemen, the poorest Arab country, is fighting with multiple enemies. As well as struggling with al-Qaeda, the central government is trying to quell armed Shia rebels, known as the Huthis, in the north, and a southern breakaway movement. Bbc.co.uk.