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August 9, 2017

Red Cross "Extremely Alarmed" by U.S.-Backed, Saudi-Led Airstrikes in Yemen
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The International Red Cross has issued a rare statement saying it is
"extremely alarmed" by the recent wave of airstrikes in Yemen, which
have killed dozens of civilians and hit homes and public spaces such as
markets. The airstrikes are being carried out by the U.S.-backed,
Saudi-led coalition. This comes as the U.N. is calling on the Saudis to
end its year-long blockade of Yemen's main airport, demanding commercial
flights be allowed to bring in aid and allow sick patients out. The
blockade and bombing of Yemen's hospitals and critical infrastructure
has sparked the world's worst cholera epidemic.


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