ConflictBarometer_2015

MIDDLE EAST AND MAGHREB
Al-Houthi militants claimed to have fought back the attack.
Al-Houthi fighters frequently targeted infrastructure,
including Jazan Airport, oil facilities, and border posts as well
as watchtowers. At the end of September, al-Houthi troops
intensified their attacks, trying to penetrate Saudi Arabian
territory. On September 24, Saudi forces reportedly killed up
to 40 al-Houthis during an attempt to infiltrate Jazan
province.
Throughout the year, coalition airstrikes repeatedly hit civilian
and humanitarian targets. For instance, up to 50 refugees
were killed in the northern governorate of Hajjah on March
30 and May 21. Furthermore, the UN reported that 29 health
centers faced attacks between March and October. kpb
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