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US Airstrikes in Yemen Kill Dozens of Migrants and Escalate Civilian Toll

Operation Rough Rider has intensified with over 800 airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels, as civilian casualties, including women, children, and migrants, draw growing scrutiny.

Cercueil de Sarim al-Suhaili, fils du chef houthi Saleh al-Suhaili, qui, selon les médias houthis, a été tué par des frappes américaines sur sa maison, à Sanaa.
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Overview

  • The US has conducted more than 800 airstrikes in Yemen since mid-March under Operation Rough Rider, targeting Houthi rebels and their infrastructure.
  • Recent strikes in Sanaa killed eight civilians, including women and children, according to Houthi-controlled media.
  • A US airstrike on a migrant detention center in Saadah reportedly killed at least 68 African migrants and injured 47, raising alarm over civilian casualties.
  • Houthi missile and drone attacks on Red Sea shipping and Israeli territory continue, though the US claims to have reduced their frequency and effectiveness.
  • The conflict underscores broader regional tensions, with the Houthis supported by Iran and citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.