Saudi-led air strikes kill 136 civilians in Yemen: UN
Incidents verified by the UN include seven air strikes that hit a prison in the Shaub district of Sanaa
A Yemeni man looks at the damage caused by an alleged air strike by the Saudi-led coalition on a rebel-controlled TV station in Sanaa. PHOTO: AFP
GENEVA:
Air strikes by the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen have killed at least 136 civilians and non-combatants since December 6, UN human rights spokesperson Rupert Colville told a regular UN briefing on Tuesday.
Incidents verified by the UN included seven air strikes that hit a prison in the Shaub district of Sanaa on Dec 13, killing at least 45 detainees thought to be loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi who is supported by Saudi Arabia.
Air strikes by the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen have killed at least 136 civilians and non-combatants since December 6, UN human rights spokesperson Rupert Colville told a regular UN briefing on Tuesday.
Incidents verified by the UN included seven air strikes that hit a prison in the Shaub district of Sanaa on Dec 13, killing at least 45 detainees thought to be loyal to President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi who is supported by Saudi Arabia.