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The World Tonight: Saudis condemned for attack on Yemeni schoolchidren

Saudis condemned for attack on Yemeni schoolchidren

09/08/2018

BBC Radio 4 - The World Tonight, Saudis condemned for attack on Yemeni schoolchidren

Has international humanitarian law been breached in Yemen?

At least 29 schoolchildren are left dead after an air strike by the Saudi-led coalition. Has international humanitarian law been breached?

A devastating attack in the conflict in Yemen: at least 29 schoolchildren are left dead after an air strike by the Saudi-led coalition. Has international humanitarian law been breached? We'll speak to a former US ambassador to Yemen, and hear from the from the British diplomat who is trying to negotiate a peace deal. Also, why a woman who was a child victim of female genital mutilation is trying to change the law in India. And who will the US military's new 'Space Force' be fighting?
Picture: A young boy lies on a stretcher after being injured in Northern Yemen
Credit: Reuters.

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