US Airstrikes Kill Dozens in Yemen

US strikes on Yemen kill dozens as migrant detention centre hit

The recent US airstrikes on Yemen have resulted in significant casualties, with at least eight people killed in attacks targeting the capital, Sanaa. According to reports, the strikes hit a migrant detention center, causing dozens of casualties, though exact numbers remain unclear. The US military has stated that the operations were aimed at Houthi rebel positions, but the attacks have drawn condemnation for harming civilians and exacerbating Yemen's humanitarian crisis.  

The detention center, which housed African migrants, was severely damaged, with survivors describing scenes of chaos and destruction. Witnesses reported multiple airstrikes in the area, leading to fears of a higher death toll as rescue efforts continue. The Houthi-led administration in Sanaa has accused the US of escalating violence in Yemen, where years of conflict have already left millions in need of aid.  

The US has defended the strikes as necessary to counter Houthi threats, including attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea. However, human rights groups have criticized the lack of accountability for civilian deaths in such operations. The latest violence underscores the ongoing instability in Yemen, where a Saudi-led coalition and US-backed efforts have failed to bring lasting peace.  

The conflict has displaced thousands and worsened living conditions, with aid agencies warning of famine and disease outbreaks. The strike on the migrant detention center highlights the vulnerability of displaced populations caught in the crossfire of Yemen's protracted war.