A mother and her child were killed in Saudi airstrikes on the Jawf province in northwestern Yemen, near the border with Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. The Houthi group claimed responsibility for the attack, according to a report by the group's affiliated Saba news agency. The agency cited the Ministry of Health and Environment as saying that the mother and child were killed, while the mother's husband and two other children were injured in the attack on the Al-Batin area in Al-Hazm, Jawf.
The Houthi group has been engaged in a conflict with the Saudi-backed Yemeni government for several years. The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering, with thousands of civilians killed or injured. The United Nations has warned of a potential escalation in the conflict, with the potential for further humanitarian crises. The Saudi-led coalition has been conducting airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen since 2015.
At least 154 people were killed in clashes between the Houthi group and the Saudi-backed government forces over the past two days, according to military sources from both sides. The clashes took place in several provinces, including Taiz, Jawf, Marib, and Saada. The Houthi group has reported that 118 people were killed in the clashes, mostly in Taiz province.
The conflict in Yemen has resulted in a significant displacement of civilians, with thousands of people forced to flee their homes. The United Nations has estimated that the number of displaced people in Yemen could reach 230,000 in the coming months. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is dire, with many civilians lacking access to basic necessities such as food, water, and healthcare.
The Yemeni government has been supported by Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, while the Houthi group has received support from Iran. The conflict has been marked by allegations of human rights abuses and war crimes by both sides. The international community has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, but efforts so far have been unsuccessful.
The Houthi group has also reported that nine prisoners were killed in a Saudi airstrike on a prison in Yemen. The incident was widely condemned, with many countries calling for an investigation into the incident. The conflict in Yemen has resulted in significant human suffering, with many civilians caught in the middle of the fighting.
The situation in Yemen remains volatile, with ongoing clashes and airstrikes reported in several provinces. The international community continues to call for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, but efforts so far have been unsuccessful. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is dire, with many civilians in need of assistance.
Key points
- Two civilians, a mother and her child, were killed in Saudi airstrikes on Yemen's Jawf province.
- At least 154 people were killed in clashes between the Houthi group and the Saudi-backed government forces over the past two days.
- The United Nations has estimated that the number of displaced people in Yemen could reach 230,000 in the coming months.
