'26 children killed' in five Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen

The Saudi-led coalition waging an air campaign against Houthi rebels in northern Yemen is killing children in what amounts to war crimes, according to an international rights group.

'26 children killed' in five Saudi-led air strikes in Yemen
Tue, 12 Sep, 2017 - 15:29

The Saudi-led coalition waging an air campaign against Houthi rebels in northern Yemen is killing children in what amounts to war crimes, according to an international rights group.

Human Rights Watch released a detailed report documenting the deaths of 26 children in five air strikes since June.

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