US Airstrike Kills 68 African Migrants in Yemen: Questions of Accountability and Intent
A U.S. airstrike in Yemen’s Saada governorate, part of “Operation Rough Rider,” reportedly killed at least 68 people and injured 47 others at a prison holding African migrants. The U.S. military, while acknowledging over 800 strikes targeting Houthi rebels due to their attacks on shipping and Israel, did not immediately respond to questions about this incident. This strike, along with a previous attack on a fuel port, raises concerns about civilian casualties amidst the ongoing campaign. The incident follows a controversial leak of sensitive information regarding strike planning via a Signal messaging app.
John Q. Hosedrinker