18 Killed, 13 Wounded as a Preliminary Number of New Crime Against Yemeni Citizens

YemenExtra

SH.A.

Saudi-led coalition’s fighter jets have bombarded a gas station in Hajjah, northwestern Yemen ,late of Monday, killed at least 18 citizens and 13 others were wounded as a preliminary number of the crime.

The attack happened in a gas station which was located in Abas town of Hajjah province.

The crime of targetting a wedding ceremony in Bani Qais district of the same provine of Hajjah killed 33 and wounded 55 Yemeni citizens, including women and children.

The UN Secretary-General had strongly condemned the crime, and reminded all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law concerning the protection of civilians, then called for a prompt, effective and transparent investigation.