Deadly U.S. Airstrike on Migrant Prison in Yemen Reportedly Claims 68 Lives, According to Houthi Statements
Hey there, folks! Let's talk about a hot topic that's been stirring up some controversy - the recent air strike in Yemen's Saada governorate, a Houthi stronghold.
The Strike
The Houthis are screamin' that the US had a go at a prison holdin' African migrants with their air strike, killin' at least 68 folk and woundin' 47 others. Gory video footage from the Houthi-aligned al-Masirah satellite news channel shows dead bodies and wounded folks at the site.
Accordin' to the Houthi-run Interior Ministry, around 115 migrants were stuck in that joint, makin' one ponder what the heck happened there. A closer look at the site by the Associated Press suggests that some sorta explosion did indeed take place, with cement walls seemin' peppered by debris fragments.
The War
This new strike in Saada is just another chapter in Yemen's decade-long war against African migrants who risk crossin' Yemen for a shot at work in Saudi Arabia. The Houthis, allegedly, make a pretty penny smugglin' migrants over the Saudi border, attractin' controversy for centuries. The migrants from Ethiopia, in particular, have suffered abuse and even death in both Yemen and Saudi Arabia during the war.
There've been reports of Saudi Arabia killin' hundreds of migrants. Saudi Arabia, of course, denies the claims.
The Questions
The air strikes like the one in Saada will likely raise questions about the US aerial campaign, called "Operation Rough Rider". Critics wonder how this campaign aligns with the Trump administration's negotiations with Iran over Tehran's rapidly advancin' nuclear program.
Some controversy's been kickin' up over Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his pals sharin' sensitive details about the attacks on commercial Signal messagin' apps, with some info even leakin' to a journalist who was accidentally added to a group.
The Overnight Strikes
In other news, US air strikes overnight into Monday targetin' Yemen's capital killed at least eight people, according to the Houthis. The American military admitted to carryin' out more than 800 individual strikes in their monthlong campaign.
The overnight statement also said Operation Rough Rider had "killed hundreds of Houthi fighters and numerous Houthi leaders", without namin' any of 'em.
Related
- Pentagon watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal to convey Yemen strike plans
- Pete Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in second Signal chat, media report
If you're curious 'bout Operation Rough Rider's history and impact, be sure to check out these articles:
- US Reaper drone losses mount in Yemen as campaign against Houthis intensifies
- At least 12 killed in fresh US air strikes on Yemen's capital, Houthi rebel group says
- US strikes on Yemeni port kill 74 in deadliest attack under Trump, Houthi rebels say
So, there you have it! The. Stinkin'. Sit-chu-ay-shun! Lots of drama over here, folks. Keep it locked for updates!
- The Saada air strike allegedly targeting a migrant detention center in Yemen's Saada governorate has causing controversy and questions, linking it to ongoing war-and-conflicts and politics in the region.
- In relation to the air strike, there are allegations that the US knowsingly targeted a migrant facility, raising concerns about the deterrence and humanitarian implications of Operation Rough Rider.
- While the specifics of Operation Rough Rider are under scrutiny, a Pentagon watchdog is investigating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of Signal to share sensitive information about the Yemen strike plans.
- Crime-and-justice issues are also arising, as questions about accountability and the treatment of African migrants in Yemen and Saudi Arabia come to light, including reports of atrocities and smuggling activities.
