The US Drone War in Yemen exposed - Emma Slater
Channel: investigativefilms
Date: 2012-04-06

Covert US strikes against alleged militants in Yemen have risen steeply during the Arab spring, and are currently at the same level as the CIA's controversial drone campaign in Pakistan, a new study by the Bureau reveals.

At least 27 US military and CIA strikes involving cruise missiles, aircraft, drones or naval bombardments have taken place in the volatile Gulf nation to date, killing hundreds of alleged militants linked to the regional al Qaeda franchise. But at least 55 civilians have died too, the study found.

In the latest attack on March 30, two linked US drone strikes struck a vehicle and house in Azan, Shabwa province. Up to five alleged militants died. But a second vehicle travelling the other way was also struck, killing one civilian and injuring at least five others, according to officials, medics and eyewitnesses.

At least six US attacks -- some involving multiple targets -- have so far taken place in Yemen in March alone, in support of a government offensive to drive militants from key locations. In comparison, Pakistan's tribal areas, the epicentre of the CIA's controversial drone war, have seen four US drone strikes in March.


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