Strikes against targets in Yemen on August 8th, which included Iran-backed groups, were criticized by both the ACLU and Amnesty International.

The entities involved

• Yemen →

  country in West Asia

  • Houthi actions are leading to instability in Yemen, with Saudi Arabia providing support to prevent a wider civil war.Mon 03:34
  • Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Yemen are facing regional strains due to differing positions in the Iran war and support for factions.Mon 00:20
• American Civil Liberties Union →

  American advocacy group

  • Supreme Court reviews Trump administration's immigration crackdown, with ACLU arguing against the hearing.Mon 02:21
  • The American Civil Liberties Union is involved in the ongoing situation, raising concerns about the alleged genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and the attacks on pro-Palestine speech rights.Sat 00:39
• Amnesty International →

  non-governmental organization based in the United Kingdom

  • Amnesty International monitors the situation regarding Israeli settlements located in the occupied West Bank.Mon 01:46
  • Margaret Owen was detained during protests in Liverpool, which are facing criticism regarding the arrests and the ban on Palestine Action.Sun 22:39

Related events

• US strikes in Yemen were cited in a recent review.Sep 2
• IAF conducts simultaneous strikes against targets in Iran and Yemen.Aug 16
• Strikes are reported against the Houthis in Yemen.Sep 21
• Yemeni forces, including Ansarullah, have been targeting Saudi Arabian interests, including Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Jizan, in response to Saudi actions.Jul 26
• Iranian forces backed by Houthi rebels operate in Yemen, increasing maritime risks monitored by the IMO and challenging U.S. policy.Wed 05:29