Yemenis pay tribute to martyrs ahead of Saudi war anniversary

Yemenis have taken to the streets of the capital Sana’a to mark the Martyrs' Day, as the second anniversary of the deadly Saudi aggression against the impoverished nation approaches.

According to Press TV, protesters staged the “Loyalty to Martyrs' Blood” march in Bab al-Yemen of the capital on Friday.

A statement issued at the march stressed the significance of unity in the face of the Saudi aggression to honor the martyrs.

The statement, which was read by Hussein al-Qadi, the head of the Martyrs’ Foundation, also condemned crimes committed in Yemen by the regime in Riyadh, referring to a recent fatal airstrike that hit Arhab district of Sana'a. A dozen people were killed in the Saudi strike that targeted a funeral in the district on Wednesday.

The statement also urged international and local organizations to stand by the oppressed people of Yemen.

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