2 stories for 2026-03-17 · Yemen
Yemeni government-aligned forces appear to have used excessive force in February against protesters supporting the Southern Transitional Council in Aden. Government forces in multiple locations fired at the demonstrators.
Yemen's presidential leadership council chairman accused the Houthi group of attacking a civilian gathering in Hajjah governorate on Sunday, killing eight civilians including children and wounding dozens more. Official and human rights organizations have condemned the attack, with reports indicating approximately 38 civilians were killed and injured in strikes on a Houthi military position.