Incident on 17 October 2017 [+] Print this page
Location: to the west of Al-Murrah village, Al Jawf Governorate [+]
Country: Yemen [+]
Violation types: Potential violations of International Humanitarian Law [+]
Location
This incident took place in to the west of Al-Murrah village, Al Jawf Governorate, Yemen [+]
Description
According to Mwatana for Human Rights: "On Tuesday October 17, 2017, at about 09:00 pm, the Arab Coalition targeted the family of Ahmed Nasir Jarullah (45 years old), to the west of Al-Murrah village, Barat Al-Anan district, Al-Jawf governorate. Six civilians of a single family, including three children were killed in the attack, while two other children were wounded. Mwatana for Human Rights visited the location of the incident and found out that it is located in a remote desert area with no military presence." [+]
Perpetrator units
| Name | Other Names | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Restoring Hope [+] |
Arab Coalition
Arab Coalition Forces Arab Coalition to restore legitimacy in Yemen Gulf Arab coalition Hope Restoration Operation Joint Forces Operation Renewal of Hope Operation Storm of Resolve Saudi-led Arab Coalition Saudi-led Coalition coalition forces operations Renewal of Hope |
Air Force
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Army [+] Joint Operation [+] Military [+] Navy [+] |
Sources
| Publication Date | Publisher | Publication Title | Access Date | Archive Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May 2018 | Mwatana for Human Rights | Woes of Arabia Felix | 28 March 2022 |