Jemen
At least 10 people, including six children, were killed and over 30 injured in an artillery attack on a village in Yemen's northern Hajjah province during iftar, the evening meal for breaking the Ramadan fast. The Yemeni government has accused the Iran-backed Houthi rebels of carrying out the shelling. The area is partially controlled by the Houthis, while Yemen's internationally recognized government holds other parts. The Houthis have not commented on the incident.
The attack occurred in Hajjah province, a region that has been a focal point of conflict between the Houthis and government forces. The shelling targeted civilians gathered for iftar, resulting in significant casualties. The Information Ministry stated that the death toll might rise, as several of the injured are in critical condition.
Yemen has been embroiled in a civil war since 2014, when the Houthis seized control of the capital, Sanaa, and much of the north, forcing the government into exile. A Saudi-led coalition intervened in 2015 to restore the government. The prolonged conflict has devastated Yemen's economy and led to widespread food insecurity, particularly in northern provinces such as Hajjah.
The ongoing violence continues to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen. The World Food Program has highlighted severe food insecurity in northern provinces, including Hajjah. The recent attack underscores the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the conflict to prevent further civilian casualties and alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people.
