US Military Strike in Yemen Killed Dozens of Immigrants, Killed No Combatants
A US military strike on an immigrant detention center in Yemen killed 61 Ethiopian civilians and injured another 56, according to a new report by Amnesty International. The attack was part of the Trump administration's air and naval strikes against Yemen's Houthi government, codenamed Operation Rough Rider.
The April 28 strike on the facility in Sa'ada, in Yemen's northwest, was an indiscriminate attack under international humanitarian law and should be investigated as a war crime, according to Amnesty. Survivors reported that they were "buried under the rubble" and had to dig themselves out after about one hour, with many suffering from head injuries, lost limbs, and serious nerve damage.
"I was buried under the rubble and after about one hour my brother came and pulled me out," said one survivor, who wished to remain anonymous. "I was bleeding... I had a head injury and I lost sight in one eye. It's a miracle we survived and got out of that place."
The US military has consistently claimed that it only targets military objectives in its operations, but Amnesty International found no evidence that the detention center was a military objective or that it contained any military equipment. The group called on the Pentagon to investigate the attack as a war crime and provide reparations to victims or their families.
"This is a lethal failure by the US to comply with one of its core obligations under international humanitarian law: to do everything feasible to verify whether the object attacked was a military objective," said Kristine Beckerle, Amnesty International's deputy regional director for the Middle East and North Africa. "The harrowing testimonies from survivors paint a clear picture of a civilian building, packed with detainees, being bombed without distinction."
The attack is one of the most lethal strikes on civilians during the Trump administration's campaign in Yemen, according to Airwars. The US military has conducted hundreds of airstrikes in Yemen since 2002, killing thousands of civilians and causing widespread destruction.
The Biden administration has maintained a similar approach to the Trump administration's policies in Yemen, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken stating that the US will continue to work with its allies to "address the humanitarian crisis" in Yemen. However, critics argue that the US military's actions in Yemen have been catastrophic and that the Biden administration must do more to address the crisis.
As the Trump administration ends, many are warning that the damage has already been done. The US military's actions in Yemen have contributed to a growing human rights crisis, with thousands of civilians killed or injured by airstrikes and other forms of violence. As the Biden administration takes power, it must confront the consequences of its predecessor's policies and work towards a more humane approach to conflict.
The strike on the immigrant detention center was part of a larger pattern of US military actions in Yemen that have caused widespread harm to civilians. The Trump administration's use of airstrikes and other forms of violence has been widely criticized as excessive and indiscriminate, and it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will address these issues.
The US military has consistently claimed that its actions in Yemen are necessary to counter the threat posed by Houthi rebels. However, critics argue that this justification is based on a flawed assumption about the nature of the conflict and the role of civilians as human shields.
In reality, the conflict in Yemen is complex and multifaceted, with multiple parties involved and a range of competing interests at play. The US military's actions have contributed to a growing humanitarian crisis, with thousands of civilians killed or injured by airstrikes and other forms of violence.
As the Biden administration takes power, it must confront the consequences of its predecessor's policies and work towards a more humane approach to conflict. This includes taking steps to address the root causes of the conflict in Yemen, such as poverty and inequality, and working with regional actors to find a peaceful solution to the crisis.
The strike on the immigrant detention center is just one example of the US military's actions in Yemen that have caused harm to civilians. It highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability from the US military and its allies, as well as a more nuanced understanding of the complex conflicts that are driving the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Ultimately, the key to addressing the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is to work towards a peaceful solution to the conflict. This includes engaging with regional actors, supporting humanitarian efforts, and taking steps to address the root causes of the conflict.
The US military's actions in Yemen have contributed to a growing human rights crisis, but it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will address these issues. One thing is clear: the US government must take greater responsibility for its actions in Yemen and work towards a more humane approach to conflict.
A US military strike on an immigrant detention center in Yemen killed 61 Ethiopian civilians and injured another 56, according to a new report by Amnesty International. The attack was part of the Trump administration's air and naval strikes against Yemen's Houthi government, codenamed Operation Rough Rider.
The April 28 strike on the facility in Sa'ada, in Yemen's northwest, was an indiscriminate attack under international humanitarian law and should be investigated as a war crime, according to Amnesty. Survivors reported that they were "buried under the rubble" and had to dig themselves out after about one hour, with many suffering from head injuries, lost limbs, and serious nerve damage.
"I was buried under the rubble and after about one hour my brother came and pulled me out," said one survivor, who wished to remain anonymous. "I was bleeding... I had a head injury and I lost sight in one eye. It's a miracle we survived and got out of that place."
The US military has consistently claimed that it only targets military objectives in its operations, but Amnesty International found no evidence that the detention center was a military objective or that it contained any military equipment. The group called on the Pentagon to investigate the attack as a war crime and provide reparations to victims or their families.
"This is a lethal failure by the US to comply with one of its core obligations under international humanitarian law: to do everything feasible to verify whether the object attacked was a military objective," said Kristine Beckerle, Amnesty International's deputy regional director for the Middle East and North Africa. "The harrowing testimonies from survivors paint a clear picture of a civilian building, packed with detainees, being bombed without distinction."
The attack is one of the most lethal strikes on civilians during the Trump administration's campaign in Yemen, according to Airwars. The US military has conducted hundreds of airstrikes in Yemen since 2002, killing thousands of civilians and causing widespread destruction.
The Biden administration has maintained a similar approach to the Trump administration's policies in Yemen, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken stating that the US will continue to work with its allies to "address the humanitarian crisis" in Yemen. However, critics argue that the US military's actions in Yemen have been catastrophic and that the Biden administration must do more to address the crisis.
As the Trump administration ends, many are warning that the damage has already been done. The US military's actions in Yemen have contributed to a growing human rights crisis, with thousands of civilians killed or injured by airstrikes and other forms of violence. As the Biden administration takes power, it must confront the consequences of its predecessor's policies and work towards a more humane approach to conflict.
The strike on the immigrant detention center was part of a larger pattern of US military actions in Yemen that have caused widespread harm to civilians. The Trump administration's use of airstrikes and other forms of violence has been widely criticized as excessive and indiscriminate, and it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will address these issues.
The US military has consistently claimed that its actions in Yemen are necessary to counter the threat posed by Houthi rebels. However, critics argue that this justification is based on a flawed assumption about the nature of the conflict and the role of civilians as human shields.
In reality, the conflict in Yemen is complex and multifaceted, with multiple parties involved and a range of competing interests at play. The US military's actions have contributed to a growing humanitarian crisis, with thousands of civilians killed or injured by airstrikes and other forms of violence.
As the Biden administration takes power, it must confront the consequences of its predecessor's policies and work towards a more humane approach to conflict. This includes taking steps to address the root causes of the conflict in Yemen, such as poverty and inequality, and working with regional actors to find a peaceful solution to the crisis.
The strike on the immigrant detention center is just one example of the US military's actions in Yemen that have caused harm to civilians. It highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability from the US military and its allies, as well as a more nuanced understanding of the complex conflicts that are driving the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Ultimately, the key to addressing the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is to work towards a peaceful solution to the conflict. This includes engaging with regional actors, supporting humanitarian efforts, and taking steps to address the root causes of the conflict.
The US military's actions in Yemen have contributed to a growing human rights crisis, but it remains to be seen how the Biden administration will address these issues. One thing is clear: the US government must take greater responsibility for its actions in Yemen and work towards a more humane approach to conflict.
my heart goes out to those innocent immigrants who lost their loved ones in that horrific attack... it's just not right that they were "buried under the rubble" and had to dig themselves out after an hour 
. the fact that there was no evidence of a military objective or equipment at the facility is just devastating 
. i think we need more transparency and accountability from our governments, especially when it comes to actions like this. we can't just turn a blind eye to civilian casualties and expect everything to be okay 
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. It's just horrific that civilians, especially immigrants, were caught in the middle of a war and lost their lives. We need to hold our governments accountable for their actions and make sure that they're doing everything they can to protect human life.
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. It's time for our governments to put human life above politics and work towards a more peaceful and compassionate world 
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. The fact that thousands of civilians have been killed or injured by airstrikes in Yemen is already catastrophic, and this latest strike just adds to the tragedy 
. It's time for greater transparency and accountability from the US military and its allies, and for a more nuanced understanding of the complex conflicts driving this crisis 
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the fact that survivors had to dig themselves out after about an hour under rubble, with serious injuries and even lost limbs... this is a clear war crime 
the thought of people being buried under rubble and having to dig themselves out is horrific... 61 lives lost, innocent civilians who weren't even in a war zone 
and no combatants were targeted, it's like they just got caught up in the crossfire. how can the US military justify this kind of attack? it seems so indiscriminate and inhumane...
. We need to hold our leaders accountable for these atrocities and make sure we're not ignoring human rights in the name of "security" or whatever the excuse is 
. The US military needs to do some serious soul-searching about its tactics and priorities 
. We can't just sit back and watch as civilians are left to pick up the pieces of destruction 
This strike on the immigrant detention center is just another example of how some ppl think that war & violence are the only solutions to problems 
. It's crazy that we're still debating whether or not airstrikes in Yemen are a good idea 
. Can't we just try to find peaceful ways to resolve conflicts instead of killing people willy-nilly? 
how can you justify such atrocities? the fact that they were in an immigration detention center and didn't have any military equipment on them makes it even more horrific... what's next? are we gonna start targeting civilians for being poor or living in the wrong country? 
this is a clear example of war crimes and I don't care if it was part of some operation called "Rough Rider" - it doesn't make it right 
The US military's actions in Yemen have been a perfect example of this quote by Jack London, where the harm caused is not just physical but also emotional and psychological for the innocent civilians caught in the crossfire. The fact that the detention center was labeled as a civilian target yet still got bombed without distinction highlights the gravity of the situation. It's time for the US government to take responsibility for its actions and work towards a more peaceful solution to the conflict in Yemen 
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