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June 9, 2017

Four Yemeni Civilians Killed in U.S.-Backed, Saudi-Led Airstrike
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Meanwhile, the Associated Press is reporting three children and their
grandmother were killed today after Saudi-led warplanes bombed their
home in Yemen's capital, Sana'a. Their neighbor, Bassem al-Raghy, said
there were no military targets nearby.

Bassem al-Raghy: "At exactly 12:15, after midnight, the Saudi-led
coalition bombed residential houses, which led to the death of four who
were martyred, along with dozens of injuries, spreading fear. This
neighborhood is not a military base nor a government building. They're
all civilians."

United Nations monitors have warned previous Saudi-led attacks on Yemen
could constitute crimes against humanity. During a visit to Riyadh last
month, President Trump signed a series of arms deals with Saudi Arabia
totaling a record $110 billion.


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