Yemen's Houthis claim U.S. strikes on migrant center resulted in 68 deaths
The Houthis, who hold significant power in northern Yemen, reported that U.S. strikes targeted a migrant detention center, resulting in the deaths of at least 68 individuals in the northern province of Saada.
TroibNews 
The Houthis, who control a significant portion of northern Yemen, reported that U.S. strikes targeted a migrant detention center, resulting in the deaths of at least 68 individuals in the northern province of Saada.
Since March 15, the U.S. military has been conducting nearly daily strikes against the Houthis as part of an operation named "Rough Rider," aimed at neutralizing the threat they pose to vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
In the wake of Hamas's assault on Israel in October 2023, the Houthis have initiated strikes against Israel and Western ships in the Red Sea, framing their actions as a show of support for the Palestinians.
As of yesterday, the U.S. military reported that over 800 targets in Yemen have been struck since mid-March, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Houthi rebels, including leadership figures within the group.
This morning, Houthi-managed al-Masirah TV stated that U.S. attacks had targeted an African migrant detention center, leading to 68 fatalities.
A statement from the Houthi administration's interior ministry, highlighted by Al-Masirah, indicated that the center housed "115 migrants, all from Africa."
Beginning in late 2023, the Houthis have escalated their attacks on shipping, disrupting passage through the Suez Canal—a critical route that typically accommodates approximately 12 percent of global trade—forcing many companies to undertake costly detours around the southern tip of Africa.
Al-Masirah TV reported yesterday that U.S. strikes in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, caused at least eight deaths and injured several others.
The U.S. military has refrained from disclosing specific details about its operations in Yemen, citing the necessity to "preserve operational security," while asserting that the strikes have had "lethal effects" on Houthi forces.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
Since March 15, the U.S. military has been conducting nearly daily strikes against the Houthis as part of an operation named "Rough Rider," aimed at neutralizing the threat they pose to vessels transiting the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
In the wake of Hamas's assault on Israel in October 2023, the Houthis have initiated strikes against Israel and Western ships in the Red Sea, framing their actions as a show of support for the Palestinians.
As of yesterday, the U.S. military reported that over 800 targets in Yemen have been struck since mid-March, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Houthi rebels, including leadership figures within the group.
This morning, Houthi-managed al-Masirah TV stated that U.S. attacks had targeted an African migrant detention center, leading to 68 fatalities.
A statement from the Houthi administration's interior ministry, highlighted by Al-Masirah, indicated that the center housed "115 migrants, all from Africa."
Beginning in late 2023, the Houthis have escalated their attacks on shipping, disrupting passage through the Suez Canal—a critical route that typically accommodates approximately 12 percent of global trade—forcing many companies to undertake costly detours around the southern tip of Africa.
Al-Masirah TV reported yesterday that U.S. strikes in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, caused at least eight deaths and injured several others.
The U.S. military has refrained from disclosing specific details about its operations in Yemen, citing the necessity to "preserve operational security," while asserting that the strikes have had "lethal effects" on Houthi forces.
Navid Kalantari for TROIB News
