A US airstrike in Yemen's Sadaa governorate has reportedly killed at least 68 African migrants held in a prison, according to Houthi rebels, who stated that additional casualties were incurred with 47 others wounded. This attack represents a significant incident amidst ongoing military offensives by the US against Houthi forces, who have been active since 2014 and are backed by Iran. The Houthis have retaliated against developments related to conflicts, including recent actions by Israel, marking an intensification in regional tensions and highlighting the plight of African migrants using Yemen as a transit point to Saudi Arabia.
Yemen's Houthi rebels reported a US airstrike targeted a prison for African migrants, killing at least 68 and wounding many others as conflict escalates.
The Houthis have been involved in a civil war since 2014, controlling significant territory while retaliating against perceived threats related to Israel's actions.
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