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Coalition’s Yemen strikes must end in populated areas: Pompeo
WASHINGTON, Oct 31, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
called Tuesday for an end to all air strikes in Yemen’s populated areas
conducted by the Saudi-led coalition.
“The time is now for the cessation of hostilities, including missile and
UAV (drone) strikes from Huthi-controlled areas into the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and the United Arab Emirates,” Pompeo said in a statement.
“Subsequently, coalition air strikes must cease in all populated areas in
Yemen.”
BSS/AFP/MSY/0936 hrs