HRW: Saudi-led Airstrikes Use Banned Cluster Bombs

A human rights group said it has "credible evidence" the Saudi-led coalition has used banned cluster bombs supplied by the United States in airstrikes against Houthi forces in Yemen. Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Sunday cluster bombs pose "long-term dangers" to civilians and are prohibited by a 2008 treaty adopted by 116 countries. Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the U.S., however, did not adopt the treaty. HRW said photographs, video and other evidence have emerged since...

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