There was a big explosion in a rebel-controlled area in northern Yemen, where the civil war continued, and rebels argued that at least 70 people were killed in air strikes such as Saudi Arabia supporting the administration, involving neighboring countries. There are concerns that the battle will become even more fierce.
In Yemen, a civil war has continued for more than six years between the government supported by Saudi Arabia and the rebels supported by Iran, and it is in a serious humanitarian crisis.
Under these circumstances, according to rebels and others, a large explosion occurred on the 21st in Saada Governorate, the northern part of the controlled area, and the facilities for detaining people collapsed, killing at least 70 people.
Rebels have warned that the explosion was due to air strikes in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere, and that they would retaliate.
In Yemen, fighting is intensifying in central Malibu and other provinces, and rebels are repeatedly attacking Saudi Arabia and the UAE = United Arab Emirates, which support the administration, using drones and the like.
On the 17th, three people were killed in an attack by a drone targeting an oil facility in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, and there are concerns that the fighting involving neighboring countries intervening in Yemen's civil war will intensify. increase.
UN Secretary-General Statement Condemning Airstrikes
UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a statement on the 21st, accusing the airstrikes of "attacks on civilians and private facilities are prohibited by international humanitarian law," and swiftly and transparently about the incident. I asked for a certain investigation.
He called on all parties to negotiate with a UN special envoy to end the civil war.