Saudi-Led Air Strike in Yemen Kills 14 Hadi Loyalists by Mistake

Five civilians, including two women, were killed when a coalition raid targeting rebels in northern Sanaa hit three houses, witnesses said.

The human rights activist also says Saudi Arabia is supporting and funding terrorism all across the world, adding, “The idea of turning this issue into sectarianism or some other issues is just a feeble excuse to for these war criminals”.

As Gulf Arab troops push through Yemen’s central desert into the mountains that lead to the capital held by the Houthis, their Iran-allied foe, winning the hearts and minds of the heavily armed tribes who rule in this area is essential. “The air force bombed a gathering of fighters in the region of Harib believing them to be Huthi rebels”, a military source said.

On Wednesday night, air strikes targeted insurgent positions in the southwestern city of Taez, Yemen’s third largest, which is partly controlled by rebels.

AFP could not verify if the man was indeed a Saudi soldier and Riyadh had yet to comment on the claim.

Several thousand troops from coalition countries including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are also reported to have entered the country.

At least ten people have been killed and many more wounded in Saudi Arabia’s latest airstrike on Yemen.