Warplanes of the Saudi-led coalition targeted “Houthi leaders” in the Souq al-Hunod district Wednesday night but there are reports that the missiles hit residential areas populated by workers, medical services and local officials.
The spokesman of the coalition, General Ahmed Assiri, said “we had information that they (Houthi leaders) were having a meeting” but was quick to point out that residential neighborhoods were “probably hit in error.” The targeted building is reported to be a presidential palace used by the Houthi Movement.
More than 20 people were reportedly killed in the attack including women and children.
The coalition is considering the reports as an “allegation” promising that “the information about the incident will be reviewed” and if it is “based on credible evidence”, investigations will begin.
Amid the violence, Prime Minister Ahmed Bin Dagher has decided to return to Aden and on his arrival stated that it is “final.” He made the journey with 7 of his 32 ministers.
Written by: Peter Mulvany on September 23, 2016.
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