Conflicting accounts of deadly attack on Taiz market

Yemeni government forces and the Houthis blamed opposing sides for an attack on al-Hadara market in Taiz province. The Houthis reported at least 30 deaths, while the government said Houthi missile fire caused civilian casualties; the reports were not independently verified in the supplied coverage.

• The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out three air strikes on the market, reporting at least 30 civilian deaths and eight injuries.· 1 source
• Yemeni government forces said Houthi ballistic missiles struck the market and caused dozens of civilian casualties.· 1 source
• France 24’s report also described at least 30 deaths and said government forces and local authorities disputed the Houthi account, blaming Houthi fire instead.· 1 source
• Al Jazeera said it could not independently verify the reports and that the Saudi-led coalition had not responded at the time of publication.· 1 source