US Airstrike in Yemen Allegedly Kills Migrants Amid Intensified Campaign Against Houthis
A recent US airstrike in Yemen's Saada claims at least 68 migrant lives, amid an ongoing air campaign targeting Houthi forces threatening regional shipping.
The strike in Yemen’s Saada governorate, a stronghold for the Houthis, is the latest incident in the country’s decadelong war to see African migrants from Ethiopia and other nations killed while crossing the nation for a chance to work in neighboring Saudi Arabia.
Houthi rebels allege U.S. airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills at least 68
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The surge has concerned at least some Democrats in Congress, who worry that the Pentagon is using scarce munitions that should be preserved for a potential conflict with China in the Indo-Pacific.
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Despite the strikes, Houthis have continued attacking ships, according to the U.S. military, which also said that the Houthis have decreased the pace of the attacks and that the effectiveness of the attacks has degraded.
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The airstrike is likely to renew questions from activists about the American campaign against the Houthis, known as “Operation Rough Rider,” which has been targeting the rebels as the Trump administration negotiates with their main benefactor, Iran, over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program.
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The strike in Yemen’s Saada governorate, a stronghold for the Houthis, is the latest incident in the country’s decadelong war to see African migrants from Ethiopia and other nations killed while crossing the nation for a chance to work in neighboring Saudi Arabia.
Houthi rebels say alleged US airstrike that hit Yemen prison holding African migrants kills 68
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The strikes have sparked controversy in America over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the Signal messaging app to share sensitive details about the attacks.
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The strike in the Saada governorate, a Houthi stronghold, is the latest incident during a decade of conflict to kill African migrants from Ethiopia and other nations who risk crossing Yemen for a chance to work in neighbouring Saudi Arabia.
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President Donald Trump's administration intensified the U.S. airstrike campaign against Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen from March 15, expanding a campaign that began under former President Joe Biden in response to Houthi attacks on commercial and military shipping and strikes on Israel.
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The strikes have drawn controversy in America over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of the unclassified Signal messaging app to post sensitive details about the attacks.
U.S. strikes on Yemen struck a prison holding 68 African migrants, Houthis say
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Despite the strikes, however, the Houthis — who control large swaths of Yemen and have been at war with a Saudi-led coalition backing the internationally recognized government since 2015 — have continued to claim attacks against both U.S. vessels and Israel.
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The fighting has reportedly left more than 150,000 people dead and triggered a humanitarian disaster, with 4.8 million people displaced and 19.5 million - half of the population - in need of some form of aid.
Yemen: Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike, Houthis say
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Monday’s alleged strike recalled a similar strike by a Saudi-led coalition battling the Houthis back in 2022 on the same compound, which caused a collapse killing 66 detainees and wounding 113 others, a United Nations report later said.
Yemen’s Houthis claim dozens killed in alleged US airstrike on prison holding African migrants
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Summary
An American airstrike in Yemen's Saada reportedly killed at least 68 migrants and injured 47, according to Houthi officials. The strike is part of Operation Rough Rider, which aims to weaken the Houthi terrorist group that has threatened shipping routes in the Red Sea for over a year. Since the operation began on March 15, the US Central Command has conducted more than 800 strikes, resulting in significant Houthi casualties. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized the operation's goal is to restore freedom of navigation while concerns over civilian safety and operational transparency continue to arise.
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The U.S. military has conducted over 800 strikes in Yemen against Houthi militants, aiming to ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
CENTCOM's operational approach aims to minimize civilian casualties while targeting Houthi capabilities, though details about the impact on civilians remain limited.
The current airstrike campaign has reduced Houthi attacks on ships, but rising concerns about resource allocation and the potential for military overextension persist.
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