Some residents and medical sources say that in an airstrike by helicopters from the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia on a village in western Yemen on October 5, 'at least 30 civilians have been killed.' However, Saudi officials have denied these reports, stating 'these stories are pure lies.' According to Reuters, some residents and medical staff in the village of Bani Zailah say that helicopters coming from Saudi Arabia's borders initially killed 25 civilians, including several women and children, in an airstrike. These sources add that the helicopters returned after the first attack to carry out another strike while locals and medical staff were evacuating the wounded; this attack resulted in the deaths of three emergency workers and two other civilians. These 'attacks' occurred in the Hajjah province of Yemen, ten kilometers from the Saudi border. One resident of Bani Zailah told Reuters: 'People were fleeing their homes, and the helicopters were following them, killing without any reason.' The Saba news agency, managed by the Houthis, reported that the death toll has reached at least 28, with 17 injured, some of whom are in critical condition. On the other hand, a Saudi official told Reuters that the Arab coalition had no role in the attack on this area. This official added: 'This news is pure lies; we deny it.' He emphasized that there are no helicopters affiliated with the Arab coalition operating in this area near the border. Reports of civilian casualties in airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition have been published several times. The border areas between Yemen and Saudi Arabia have also witnessed an increase in clashes between Houthis and Saudi forces in recent weeks. Last week, Al Arabiya, close to Saudi Arabia, reported that at least 40 civilians were killed during a Houthi attack on the village of Al-Huthaira in the Jazan region. Reports about the Sunday attack emerged after Saudi Arabia announced the death of one of its senior officers in border clashes with Yemen. Since the beginning of the Arab coalition's attack on the Houthis in Yemen, about 100 Saudi army personnel have lost their lives in border areas with Yemen. The United Nations has stated that since the onset of the Yemen war, 4,500 people have been killed. In this context, Amnesty International has called for the UN to investigate human rights violations in Yemen.
Reports of '30 Civilians' Killed in Arab Coalition Attacks in Yemen
Reports indicate that at least 30 civilians were killed in an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, a claim denied by Saudi officials. The incident highlights ongoing violence in the region and raises concerns about civilian casualties amidst the conflict.
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📰 What Happened
On October 5, reports emerged that an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen killed at least 30 civilians, a claim denied by Saudi officials. The incident involved helicopters allegedly targeting civilians during evacuations.
- At least 30 civilians reportedly killed in an airstrike in Hajjah province.
- Saudi officials denied involvement, claiming the reports are false.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, with the Saudi-led coalition intervening against the Iran-aligned Houthis. The conflict has led to a severe humanitarian crisis.
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