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Death toll in Yemen prison airstrike rises to 23 with 7 still missing, Houthis say

Death toll in Yemen prison airstrike rises to 23 with 7 still missing, Houthis say

Summary

An airstrike hit a prison run by the Houthis in northern Yemen, killing at least 23 people with seven still missing. The strike increased fighting between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis, causing more attacks and worsening the conflict in the region.

Key Facts

  • The airstrike destroyed a Houthi-run prison in the city of Hazm, located in northern Yemen’s Jawf province.
  • Four more bodies were found by rescuers, raising the death toll to 23.
  • Seven people are still missing after the prison collapsed.
  • The Saudi-led coalition carried out the airstrike targeting Houthi-held areas.
  • In response, Houthis launched missile and drone attacks on southern Saudi Arabia, wounding 73 people.
  • The conflict between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition has been ongoing since 2014.
  • The war has caused at least 150,000 deaths and displaced many people.
  • Recent fighting has broken a four-year truce and led to over 194 deaths and 880 injuries between August 23 and September 5, according to the World Health Organization.
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