A Trump-approved Yemen raid killed at least 14 civilians, Human Rights Watch reported

Date: 2017-01-29
Entry type: civilian-harm
Current status: Reported civilian harm; Human Rights Watch requested investigation, not an adjudicated war-crime finding.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-03

Entities and roles

Donald J. Trumppresident who approved the raid
2017 Yakla raidraid associated with reported civilian deaths

Claims and evidence

factreported
Human Rights Watch reported that the Trump-approved January 2017 Yakla raid killed at least 14 civilians, including nine children, and called for a credible investigation.
- Human Rights Watch: Yemen: US Should Investigate Civilian Deaths in RaidOpening paragraphs and witness findings