conflict Sanaa, Yemen
Air strikes hit Yemen’s capital amid renewed offensive
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Air strikes have hit Sanaa after Yemen’s internationally recognised government announced Operation Dawn of Yemen against the Houthis. The attacks have caused civilian casualties and increased fears of displacement, shortages and a wider return to war in the capital.
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Rashid al-Alimi announced that Operation Dawn of Yemen was being launched.
“Rashid al-Alimi, had recently announced a new military offensive was being launched, named Operation Dawn of Yemen”
The Yemeni government’s stated objectives include recapturing Sanaa from the Houthis.
“The Yemeni government has pledged to continue its attacks until it achieves its objectives, notably the recapture of Sanaa.”
The Houthis have held Sanaa since September 2014.
“the Houthis, who have held the city since September 2014”