Woman Killed by Houthi Sniper Fire in Western Taiz
A woman was killed today by Houthi sniper fire in western Taiz, Yemen. Local sources reported that the sniper, positioned on Jabal Jaridim in the Maqbana district, targeted Saeeda Al-Silani in the village of Bani Silan, resulting in her immediate death.
This incident is part of the ongoing violence and human rights abuses committed by the Houthi militia in Taiz, including killings, sniping, and home invasions.
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