Over the past week, Saudi warplanes attacked and killed dozens of
civilians in northwestern Yemen, including a number of children. On
Thursday, mourners brought the bodies of many of the slain to the capital of Sanaa and held prayers in the Grand Mosque.
22 civilians were confirmed killed in the strikes, including 10 women
and 12 children. 30 others were wounded, including 14 children. The
attacks targeted a village in Hajjah Province, and meant to support tribal factions that have recently aligned with the Saudis in conquering the area.
The Saudis dismissed the incident, claiming that the Houthis must’ve
shelled their own village and killed their own civilians in trying to
resist the tribesmen. Yet everyone else, including the UN and the tribes
themselves, confirmed the deaths were caused by airstrikes, and the
Saudi-led coalition are the only one with planes bombing Yemen.
Large civilian death tolls, particularly among children, have been a
recurring problem throughout the Saudi invasion of Yemen. Saudi
airstrikes have heavily targeted populated areas in Shi’ite-held parts
of the country, and despite attempts to try to deflect some of the blame
for such attacks, there is no sign the Saudis are trying to prevent
such incidents.
Mass Funerals Held in North Yemen for Children Slain in Saudi Airstrikes
Mourners hold prayers in Yemeni capital of Sanaa
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