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US Airstrike in Yemen Allegedly Kills 68 Migrants, Huthis Claim

Huthi authorities report civilian casualties at a Saada migrant camp, while the US continues its campaign targeting Huthi infrastructure and leadership.

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Overview

  • The Huthi-controlled Interior Ministry claims a US airstrike on a migrant camp in Saada killed 68 people and injured 47 others, though these reports remain unverified.
  • The facility reportedly housed African migrants, with Huthi media stating it was under the supervision of the International Organization for Migration and the Red Cross.
  • US Central Command has conducted over 800 strikes in Yemen since March 15, targeting Huthi command centers, air-defense systems, and weapons facilities.
  • The US military has not confirmed civilian casualties, stating its operations aim to minimize risks to non-combatants while countering Huthi threats to Red Sea shipping and Israeli targets.
  • The broader conflict highlights tensions involving Iran's regional influence, the ongoing Gaza war, and Yemen's prolonged humanitarian crisis, with millions in need of aid.