Founder of Yemen's Red Cross crescent dies in Sanaa hospital

The founder of Yemen's Red Crescent has died in the war-torn country's capital due to deteriorating health.

Founder of Yemen's Red Cross crescent dies in Sanaa hospital
Sat, 02 Sep, 2017 - 14:52

The founder of Yemen's Red Crescent has died in the war-torn country's capital due to deteriorating health.

Abdullah al-Khamessi, who was in his 70s, died in Ibn Sinaa hospital in Sanaa on Friday, said physician Mohammed al-Kaattaa.

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CourtsHeathrowPlace: YemenPlace: Sanaa hospitalPlace: Ibn Sinaa hospitalPlace: SanaaPlace: Sanaa airportPerson: Abdullah al-KhamessiPerson: Mohammed al-KaattaaPerson: al-KaattaaPerson: al-KhamessiOrganisation: Red CrossOrganisation: Red CrescentOrganisation: AP
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