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The Guardian: More than One-Third of Saudi-led Air Raids on Yemen Hit Civilian Sites
2016-09-17 - 6:08 p
Bahrain Mirror- Exclusive: A survey highlighted that more than one-third of all Saudi-led air raids on Yemen have hit civilian sites, such as school buildings, hospitals, markets, mosques and economic infrastructure.
The findings, revealed by the Guardian on Friday, contrast with claims by the Saudi government, backed by its US and British allies, that Riyadh is seeking to minimize civilian casualties.
The survey, conducted by the Yemen Data Project, a group of academics, human rights organizers and activists, will add to mounting pressure in the UK and the US on the Saudi-led coalition, which is facing accusations of breaching international humanitarian law.
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