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Protest in Saada Condemns Saudi Airstrike on Al-Qahm Family

Saada:A protest rally took place in Saada province at the site of a Saudi airstrike targeting the family of Ali Al-Qahm in Al-Tawila area, Sahar district. The event saw participation from Transport and Public Works Minister Mohammed Qahim, Saada Governor Mohammed Awad, and other local officials.

According to Yemen News Agency, the officials at the rally condemned the Saudi airstrike, which resulted in the deaths of nine family members, including six children, two men, and a woman. The attack also injured 22 individuals, comprising 15 children, six women, and one man.

Governor Mohammed Awad stated that such crimes by the Saudi forces signal their impending downfall. He criticized the Saudi-led coalition for focusing aggression on Yemen while failing to support the oppressed in Gaza and Palestine. He compared the Saudi actions to those of the Zionists, accusing them of intentionally targeting civilians and adding to a record of severe crimes against the Yemeni people.

The Saada branch of the National Human Rights Commission also condemned the incident, holding Saudi Arabia legally and morally accountable. The commission called upon the international community to investigate the attack and ensure that those responsible are held accountable.