A/HRC/39/43 Contents Page I. Findings of the Group of Eminent International and Regional Experts on Yemen ....................... 3 A. Introduction and mandate ..................................................................................................... 3 B. Methodology ......................................................................................................................... 3 C. Legal framework ................................................................................................................... 4 D. Context.................................................................................................................................. 4 E. Violations of international law ............................................................................................. 5 1. Attacks affecting civilians ............................................................................................ 5 2. Access restrictions ........................................................................................................ 8 3. Arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances, torture and ill-treatment ...................... 10 4. Violations of freedom of expression ............................................................................ 11 5. Sexual violence ............................................................................................................ 12 6. Child recruitment and use ............................................................................................. 13 F. Accountability....................................................................................................................... 14 G. Conclusions and recommendations ....................................................................................... 14 Technical assistance provided by the Office of the High Commissioner to the National Commission of Inquiry ......................................................................................... 16 I. Mapping of actors ......................................................................................................................... 17 II. Access restrictions by the Government of Yemen/coalition ......................................................... 29 III. The Joint Incidents Assessment Team .......................................................................................... 34 IV. Attacks affecting civilians ............................................................................................................. 38 II. Annexes 2