Saudi-led Raids Kill 20 Civilians In Yemen Rebel Port: Govt Official

Sumaira FH Published September 22, 2016 | 11:10 AM

Saudi-led raids kill 20 civilians in Yemen rebel port: govt official

ADEN,(APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News -22nd Sep,2016) - Saudi-led air strikes killed 20 civilians in the rebel-held Yemeni port city of Hodeida late Wednesday just hours after the rebels celebrated the second anniversary of their seizure of the capital, a government official said.

The raids hit the Suq al-Hunod district of the Red Sea port, the official in the government of President Abedrabbo Mansour Hadi which is supported by the Saudi-led coalition told AFP. The strikes were also reported by the rebel administration in the capital Sanaa.

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