Deadly Explosion at Gas Station in Central Yemen

Fifteen people have died following an explosion and fire at a gas station in Yemen's Bayda province, with many others injured.

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An explosion at a gas station in the Zaher district of Bayda province, Yemen, has resulted in at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries. The local Houthi-run health ministry reported 67 additional injuries, with 40 in critical condition. Search efforts are ongoing for missing persons, and the cause of the explosion remains yet unknown. This incident highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, which has been exacerbated by a civil war that has lasted over a decade, claiming over 150,000 lives.

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The explosion at the gas station highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen, exacerbated by the actions of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels.
The recent attacks on Hanaka al-Masoud village by the Houthis demonstrate their disregard for human life and property, further escalating the conflict in Yemen.
The U.S. Embassy's condemnation of the Houthis' actions reflects a broader concern about the need for accountability and peace in Yemen amid a protracted civil war.

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The war has killed more than 150,000 people including civilians and combatants, and in recent years deteriorated largely into a stalemate and caused one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
15 killed in explosion and fire at gas station in central Yemen
ABC News
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Yemen’s civil war began in 2014, when the rebels took control of the capital, Sanaa, and much of the country’s north, forcing the government to flee to the south, then to Saudi Arabia.
15 killed in an explosion and fire at a gas station in central Yemen
Associated Press
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The U.S. Embassy in Yemen condemned the attack, saying in a statement that the "deaths, injuries, and wrongful detentions of innocent Yemenis perpetrated by Houthi terrorists are depriving the Yemeni people of peace and a brighter future."
15 Killed in an Explosion and Fire at a Gas Station in Central Yemen
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