Yemen: On September 5, 2015, the US-Saudi aggression escalated its brutal campaign against Yemen, committing horrific war crimes and massacres. Civilians, including children, women, and the elderly, were targeted in residential areas, homes, roads, and markets in the provinces of Sana'a, Sa'adah, and Hajjah. Airstrikes resulted in dozens of casualties and widespread destruction, leaving behind scenes of devastation and mass displacement.

Key crimes on September 5, 2015:

73 Casualties in Sana'a: 

Coalition airstrikes on residential neighborhoods in the capital left dozens of civilians dead or injured, including women and children, destroying homes and causing mass displacement:

• 54 Casualties in the Hadda Neighborhood Massacre: 

The coalition targeted homes in the Hadda area of Sana'a with a series of airstrikes, turning the night into a nightmare for families as homes were demolished, killing civilians in their sleep.

• 15 Casualties in the Nahda Neighborhood Massacre: 

In another deadly strike, 10 civilians were killed and five were injured in the Nahda neighborhood of Sana'a, leading to further displacement and terror.

• 4 Casualties in Hamdan: 

The coalition bombed homes and farms in the Hamdan district, leaving one person dead and three injured, further destroying the livelihoods of local residents.

Ongoing War Crimes: Sa'adah Under Attack

On September 5, 2015, the US-Saudi coalition launched brutal airstrikes on the city of Sa'adah and surrounding areas in Haydan district. These attacks killed one person, injured five, and caused widespread destruction, forcing civilians to flee their homes and amplifying their suffering. The deliberate targeting of civilians highlights the immense humanitarian crisis in Yemen:

• 13 Airstrikes on Maran

On this day, the coalition bombed Maran in Sa'adah with 13 airstrikes, destroying homes and killing one person while wounding five others. 

• Targeting Bab al-Yemen in Sa'adah

The coalition also targeted Bab al-Yemen in Sa'adah with two airstrikes, destroying businesses and key infrastructure. Bab al-Yemen, once a hub of economic activity, was reduced to ruins, leaving dozens of families without livelihoods. 

20 Airstrikes on a Vital Road in Hajjah

The coalition launched over 20 airstrikes on the main road between Haradh and Abs in Hajjah, killing one person and crippling essential infrastructure. This attack isolated local communities, worsening conditions for the sick, elderly, and children. 

These airstrikes were a clear violation of international humanitarian law and human rights, targeting civilian infrastructure and leaving a lasting impact on survivors, especially children. The international community has been urged to hold those responsible accountable and to stop these war crimes against the Yemeni people.