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Thursday, 13 October 2016

10:30 am

Photo of Paul GavanPaul Gavan (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On Saturday, aircraft from the Saudi-led coalition bombed a community hall in Sana'a, Yemen's capital city, where thousands of people were gathered for a funeral. The aircraft struck the hall four times, killing more than 140 people and wounding over 500. One local health official described the aftermath as a lake of blood. Multiple bomb fragments at the scene appeared to confirm the use of United States produced NK-82 guided bombs. These are 500 pound bombs produced by Raytheon, in the United States. ITV news correspondent Neil Connery visited the site and confirmed that evidence.

Saudi Arabia's bombing campaign in Yemen began in March 2015 after Houthi rebels deposed the US and Saudi backed dictator. Since the war began, Saudi Arabia has intentionally targeted numerous homes, factories, markets, schools and hospitals. Given the larger number of US military Hercules C-130 and C-40 Clipper transport aircraft that have been transiting through Shannon Airport-----

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