US Military Strike in Yemen Detention Center Kills 61 Immigrants, Injures 56 Others
In a devastating strike, the US military attacked an immigrant detention center in Yemen earlier this year, killing and injuring dozens of Ethiopian civilians. According to Amnesty International, the April 28, 2025, strike on the facility in Sa'ada, Yemen's northwest, killed 61 detainees and injured another 56.
Eyewitness accounts from survivors described a scene of utter chaos and destruction, with many suffering significant injuries, including lost limbs, nerve damage, and head trauma. The attack, which took place during Operation Rough Rider, the Trump administration's campaign of air and naval strikes against Yemen's Houthi government, constitutes an indiscriminate attack under international humanitarian law.
Amnesty International has called on the US to investigate the attack as a war crime, citing a failure by the military to verify whether the object attacked was a military objective. The organization notes that the facility had been used for years to detain immigrants and was regularly visited by the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Critics argue that the Trump administration's approach to Yemen has been reckless and inhumane, with little regard for civilian casualties or international law. "The USA does not seem to have complied with its obligation to do everything feasible to verify whether the object attacked was a military objective," reads the report.
The incident raises serious questions about the US military's accountability and transparency, particularly when it comes to attacks on civilians in Yemen. Amnesty International has long documented the devastating impact of US airstrikes in Yemen, which have killed thousands of civilians and caused widespread destruction.
This attack is part of a broader pattern of human rights abuses by the Trump administration, including its approach to migration and refugees. The incident highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability from the military and government officials, particularly when it comes to attacks on civilians.
As one former Pentagon official noted, "The Yemen campaign was, at the very least, a gross devolution from US best practices in targeting, civilian harm mitigation, civilian harm investigation and response, and transparency both to the US public and to US policymakers." The incident is a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the need for accountability and transparency from those who wage it.
In a devastating strike, the US military attacked an immigrant detention center in Yemen earlier this year, killing and injuring dozens of Ethiopian civilians. According to Amnesty International, the April 28, 2025, strike on the facility in Sa'ada, Yemen's northwest, killed 61 detainees and injured another 56.
Eyewitness accounts from survivors described a scene of utter chaos and destruction, with many suffering significant injuries, including lost limbs, nerve damage, and head trauma. The attack, which took place during Operation Rough Rider, the Trump administration's campaign of air and naval strikes against Yemen's Houthi government, constitutes an indiscriminate attack under international humanitarian law.
Amnesty International has called on the US to investigate the attack as a war crime, citing a failure by the military to verify whether the object attacked was a military objective. The organization notes that the facility had been used for years to detain immigrants and was regularly visited by the International Committee of the Red Cross.
Critics argue that the Trump administration's approach to Yemen has been reckless and inhumane, with little regard for civilian casualties or international law. "The USA does not seem to have complied with its obligation to do everything feasible to verify whether the object attacked was a military objective," reads the report.
The incident raises serious questions about the US military's accountability and transparency, particularly when it comes to attacks on civilians in Yemen. Amnesty International has long documented the devastating impact of US airstrikes in Yemen, which have killed thousands of civilians and caused widespread destruction.
This attack is part of a broader pattern of human rights abuses by the Trump administration, including its approach to migration and refugees. The incident highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability from the military and government officials, particularly when it comes to attacks on civilians.
As one former Pentagon official noted, "The Yemen campaign was, at the very least, a gross devolution from US best practices in targeting, civilian harm mitigation, civilian harm investigation and response, and transparency both to the US public and to US policymakers." The incident is a stark reminder of the human cost of war and the need for accountability and transparency from those who wage it.
this is really sad news but I don't wanna give up hope 
thinkin that this might be an opportunity for the US to re-evaluate its policies in Yemen & learn from its mistakes 
maybe they can work with Amnesty International to create some new protocols for verifying targets before attacking 
we should also remember that the Red Cross has been visitin that facility regularly, so there must've been some human rights violations goin on anyway 
still, it's a reminder that we need more accountability & transparency in our military operations 
. I remember watching that news in 2004 and feeling like the world was going crazy. And now, here we are in 2025, with another instance of civilians getting caught in the crossfire. It's just not right. The Trump admin's approach to Yemen is so reckless, it's like they're trying to recreate some sort of worst-case scenario from history books. I mean, come on, can't they see the harm they're causing? 
. A military strike that kills 61 innocent immigrants? 56 injured? That's a war crime waiting to happen 
. And what really gets my goat is that the US military didn't even bother to verify if the target was a military objective before launching the attack 
. I mean, come on! That's not exactly rocket science.
. The fact that Amnesty International is calling for an investigation as a war crime just shows how far this has gone down the wrong path 
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. We need to get our military and government officials back on track and start prioritizing accountability and transparency 
. This kind of behavior is exactly what gets people protesting in the streets 
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. cant believe the us military would do somethin so reckless & inhumane. i mean, dont they no its not ok to attack civilians? like, what kinda game r u playin over there? 
also, how cudnt dey verify if its a mil objct 4rm the start?? 
and i hope dey get some answers outta dis. we need more transparency & accountability from our gov & militairy 
61 lives lost including civilians? that's just too many 
Amnesty International is totally right to call for an investigation into this as a war crime 
the Trump admin's approach to Yemen has been super reckless and inhumane 
I don't think it's cool that they didn't even try to verify if what they attacked was actually a military objective...that's just basic human rights stuff 
. Who needs international law when you've got a checklist of 'Things to Bomb Before Breakfast'? 
. And don't even get me started on the Trump administration's approach to migration – it's like they're trying to make the rest of the world think they're not responsible for their own messes 
. The USA is supposed to be a beacon of hope and justice, but it seems more like a bunch of people getting in the way of the 'real' action 
. The fact that Amnesty International is calling this an indiscriminate attack is basically stating the obvious – who needs evidence when you've got bombs and dead bodies? 
how could this happen?! 
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and yeah, Amnesty International should def call out the US on this one 
we need more transparency & accountability from our military & gov officials 
the us has been doing this for years now, no end in sight to the suffering. thousands of civilians killed, refugees trapped... when will something change? 
. I mean, what about the International Committee of the Red Cross visits? Did those people count for anything? 
what happened to human rights and dignity?
it's all about finding those guilty parties and making them pay, right? 
We need to demand more transparency and better practices from our military leaders. Anything less is just unacceptable. 
. This is a clear case of war crimes, and I'm calling on the US to take responsibility for it 
. We need better leaders who care about human rights and civilian safety 
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. And now Amnesty International is calling for an investigation as a war crime... yeah, about time someone held them accountable 
. And don't even get me started on the fact that they're still trying to sweep it under the rug 
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? Newsflash: the US government needs to take responsibility for its actions and start being transparent about them, not just sweep them under the rug