Saudi-Led Airstrikes in Yemen Kill Over 30 Civilians

Saudi-led airstrikes targeting Shiite rebels killed at least 30 people, mostly civilians

Saudi-led airstrikes targeting Shiite rebels killed at least 30 people, mostly civilians, when they hit a market area outside the capital on Saturday, Yemeni security officials said.

According to ABC News Agency, the officials said the raid hit the popular market in the Nihm district, killing at least 22 civilians and leaving burned bodies strewn across the area.

The U.N. says the fighting in Yemen has killed more than 6,000 people since March 2015 and wounded more than 35,000.

Tomorrow, governments that signed the Arms Trade Treaty, which has the aim of “reducing the human suffering” by imposing restrictions on arms sold to countries that violate international law, will meet in Geneva.

European Union lawmakers have also called for an EU arms embargo against Saudi Arabia over the airstrikes and naval blockade imposed on Yemen, despite lobbying by the kingdom.