Escalating Tragedies: US-Saudi Aggression in Yemen (2016-2018)
Yemen: The US-Saudi aggression, on January 3rd of the years 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020, continued committing war crimes and acts of genocide through brutal airstrikes, rocket attacks, and fire from mercenaries.
This assault targeted homes, roads, markets, companies, warehouses, infrastructure, residential neighborhoods, children, women, and humanitarian relief convoys in the governorates of Sana'a, Taiz, Saada, and Hodeidah.
The attacks resulted in 17 martyrs, including women and children, 18 injured, widespread destruction of public and private properties, displacement of dozens of families, and unemployment for many youths. These events inflicted sorrow and despair upon the victims’ families, who were left without support, exacerbating humanitarian, economic, and social hardships in crimes that shock the conscience of humanity.
Key Incidents:
January 3, 2016 – 10 Casualties in Saada
In Saqayn District, an airstrike targeted the home of a citizen, Mohammed Jarallah Al-Afad, in Wadi Al-Habal, turning the house into rubble and leaving four martyrs and three injured, including children and women. The airstrike also terrorized the local population, rendering many homeless in what was described as a premeditated massacre. In Razih District, artillery and rocket fire injured three women, adding to the suffering of civilians in the region.
Targeting Infrastructure in Sana’a
Airstrikes destroyed a government complex in Hamdan District, the Husco Steel Company in Bani Al-Harith, and water storage facilities in Shamlān. This caused significant economic losses, including job layoffs, and disrupted essential services for civilians. Affected locals described the destruction as deliberate attacks on Yemen's economy and civilian infrastructure.
January 3, 2018 – Massacre in Hodeidah
An airstrike on a bus near a market in Zabid District, Hodeidah, killed nine people and injured nine others. The attack devastated families and spread fear among the local population. Survivors recounted the horrifying moments of the attack, which obliterated innocent lives and livelihoods.
Testimonies and Appeals
Witnesses and survivors condemned the ongoing aggression, highlighting the inhumanity of targeting civilians and essential resources. Many appealed to the international community to hold the aggressors accountable and to pressure for an end to the war and blockade that have caused immense suffering.
These accounts underscore the urgent need for a comprehensive and immediate resolution to the Yemen conflict, ensuring justice for victims and holding perpetrators accountable for what are widely regarded as war crimes against humanity.
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The Government Media Office in Gaza: Over 38 billion dollars in direct initial losses due to the destruction caused by the Israeli enemy during 470 days.
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The Government Media Office in Gaza: The enemy has destroyed 88% of the Gaza Strip's area during its 470 days of aggression.
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The Government Media Office in Gaza: 100,000 tons of explosives have been dropped by the Israeli enemy on the Gaza Strip during 470 days of aggression.
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The Government Media Office in Gaza: 717 water wells, 42 facilities, sports fields, gyms have been destroyed, rendered out of service by the Israeli enemy during its aggression.
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The Government Media Office in Gaza: 330,000 linear meters of water networks, 3,680 kilometers of electricity networks have been destroyed by the Israeli enemy.
