In Yemen, more than 80 people have been killed in an air raid on a camp for displaced people in the northern parts of the country. Witnesses said, many of those killed in the raid, which took place in Amran province were women, children and old people. Reports say, the jet fighter targeted rebels who were firing while hiding among the displaced people. Government forces have been trying to contain a growing insurgency in the area by Shia rebels known as Houthis. Fighting has intensified since the Yemeni army launched an operation targeting the rebels in mid-August.
News On AIR | September 17, 2009 4:18 PM
Over 80 civilians killed in Yemen air-raid