Houthi rebels say US airstrike on detention centre killed dozens of African migrants
theguardian.comPublished: 4/28/2025
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have resumed attacks following a suspected US military strike that killed over 68 African migrants at a detention center, accusing it of being a war crime. The US has been conducting daily airstrikes since March as part of its "Rough Rider" campaign to counter the Houthis, who also target Israeli ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The Houthis, backed by Iran, claim they are fighting to protect civilians and have struck back at US forces, though the effectiveness of their latest operation has been disputed.