Houthis say Saudi attack on Yemen prison kills 9
A Houthi official reported that a Saudi-led attack on a prison in Al-Hazm, Yemen, resulted in the deaths of nine detainees. The incident occurred on September 22, 2026.
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This report underscores the ongoing volatility and humanitarian impact of the conflict in Yemen.
An attack by Saudi Arabia on a prison in northwestern Yemen killed nine detainees, a Houthi official on Tuesday (September 22, 2026) told the Saba news agency, which is affiliated with the Iran-backed group.
"Nine prisoners captured during recent events were killed last night when the Saudi enemy targeted a prison" in Al-Hazm, in Al-Jawf governorate, said Houthi official Abdelkader al-Murtada.
Published - September 22, 2026 04:55 pm IST
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