PhotoThe United Nations expressed alarm on Wednesday at a bombing by Saudi-led forces in Yemen that killed at least 20 fleeing civilians, and it criticized restrictions that stop journalists from reaching the country to chronicle the war. The bombing, in the southwest province of Taiz, was first reported late Tuesday, but the extent of the casualties became clear only hours later. The United Nations refugee agency said most of the victims were from one family, which like many others in the area had abandoned their homes to find safety. “The latest incident once again demonstrates the extreme dangers facing civilians in Yemen, particularly those attempting to flee violence, as they disproportionately bear the brunt of conflict,” an agency statement said. The refugee agency said roughly 27 percent of them are from Taiz.

Source: New York Times July 19, 2017 23:44 UTC