On the occasion of Human Rights Day, SAM Organization for Rights and Liberties has launched a powerful new publication titled "The Most Severe Torture". This report sheds light on over 40 personal stories, documenting the horrific suffering of detainees in Yemen over the past decade. Through a narrative-driven approach, the publication goes beyond traditional human rights reporting, offering a raw and intimate look into the lives of torture victims held in illegal prisons and detention centers.

Tawfiq Al-Humaidi, President of SAM, explained that the purpose of this release is to break the silence and encourage other victims to step forward and share their stories. He emphasized that this publication is the result of years of fieldwork, including direct interviews with victims and witnesses, and features chilling testimonies — some from detainees who tragically lost their lives due to torture.

"The Most Severe Torture" exposes the brutal violations occurring in Yemeni cities far from active conflict zones. Victims have endured torture methods such as mock executions, starvation, and death threats — all aimed at extracting false confessions. SAM highlighted that the majority of these violations occurred in prisons controlled by the Houthis, with fewer cases reported in areas under the internationally recognized government, the Southern Transitional Council, or other armed factions.

This report marks the first in a series SAM plans to release to raise awareness of detainee suffering and strengthen international efforts toward justice. "The Most Severe Torture" seeks to keep these abuses in the public eye, demand accountability from perpetrators, and call for reparations for the victims — an essential step in upholding human dignity and achieving justice.