Houthi sources in Yemen report that following an airstrike by the Saudi-led coalition on a prison in Sana'a, 30 people have been killed and 80 injured. AFP reported that a photographer from the agency witnessed Houthi forces carrying bodies from the heavily damaged buildings. According to a prison guard, the airstrike began at 1 AM on Wednesday, December 22, leading to the destruction of part of the prison. The guard stated that following the attack, prisoners attempted to escape but a second strike completely destroyed that section of the prison. An eyewitness identified as Mohammed Al-Aqil added that in the subsequent airstrike, two other prison buildings were also destroyed. Meanwhile, Abdul Karim Al-Kahlani, spokesperson for the Houthi health ministry in Sana'a, stated in an interview with the German news agency that civilians and prisoners were killed in these attacks. The German news agency reported that the Saudi coalition bombed facilities in Sana'a and the prison in seven airstrikes on Wednesday morning, damaging several houses as well. The Saudi coalition has intensified its airstrikes since the killing of former President Ali Abdullah Saleh by the Houthis on December 13. Mr. Saleh, who was an ally of the Houthis in the war against the Saudi coalition, had proposed negotiations with Saudi Arabia shortly before his death. On Sunday of this week, a Saudi coalition airstrike on a Houthi military camp in northwestern Sana'a resulted in the deaths of at least 26 Houthi forces. Despite the ongoing airstrikes by the Saudi coalition, the Houthi rebels still control Sana'a, the capital, and most of the northern country. Iran supports the Houthis in the Yemeni conflict. Since the beginning of the Saudi attacks on Yemen, according to WHO statistics, 8,750 people, most of whom were civilians, have lost their lives. On Tuesday, Jamie McGoldrick, the UN humanitarian coordinator, warned that 8.4 million people in Yemen are on the brink of famine. In this context, AFP reported that the UN has not yet confirmed the connection between Houthi missiles and Iran. The Security Council has called for all parties involved in Yemen to return to negotiations. The UN reported that the number of Yemenis on the brink of famine has surpassed eight million.
Saudi Coalition Attack on Sana'a Prison Leaves '30 Dead and 80 Injured'
A Saudi-led coalition airstrike on a prison in Sana'a has resulted in 30 deaths and 80 injuries, with reports of significant destruction and civilian casualties. The attack follows an escalation of airstrikes by the coalition after the killing of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh by the Houthis. This incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where millions face famine.
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📰 What Happened
A Saudi-led coalition airstrike targeted a prison in Sana'a, Yemen, resulting in 30 deaths and 80 injuries. The attack is part of an intensified military campaign following the death of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh.
- The airstrike occurred at 1 AM on December 22.
- The attack is part of a series of intensified airstrikes by the Saudi coalition.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Yemeni conflict involves multiple factions, with the Saudi-led coalition opposing the Iran-backed Houthis. The war has led to a severe humanitarian crisis.
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