Yemen bus attack just the latest outrage against civilians: OHCHR, UNICEF

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An air strike on a busy market area in Yemen that reportedly killed scores of people including more than 20 children on a bus, is likely the worst attack on youngsters in the conflict so far, and the latest in a recent spate of violence targeting civilians, UN agencies said on Friday.

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August 10, 2018 at 07:11AM
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