Mass rallies held in Yemen against Saudi offensive

People in several cities across Yemen have taken to the streets to condemn incessant Saudi attacks on civilians despite a truce meant for facilitating peace talks.

According to the reports, in a major rally on Friday, thousands gathered in central streets of the capital Sana’a to condemn the attacks which have continued despite the truce starting early last week.

Yemen’s al-Masirah TV said the rally in Matar Street was held under the slogan of “responsibility of free world to stop aggression and siege” with the participants chanting slogans against the United States and Saudi Arabia while denouncing the silence of the international community on the crimes committed by the Saudis.

The demonstrators also held banners showing images of civilians affected by the deadly airstrikes, calling on the United Nations to fulfill its responsibilities and stop the carnage.

During the march, Yemenis also warned the Saudi leadership that the continued attacks on the people in Yemen will only strengthen the steadfastness of the nation.

Similar demonstrations were held in other cities, with Yemenis declaring their support for the Houthi Ansarullah movement and allies in the face of Saudi aggression.

More than a year of aerial attacks by Saudi Arabia and allies against Yemen have left around 9,500 people dead, while hundreds of thousands have been displaced across the impoverished country.

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