WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — Amnesty International called for a thorough and independent probe into the attack.
"The bombardment of this hospital is a deplorable act that has cost civilian lives, including medical staff, who are dedicated to helping sick and injured people under some of the most challenging conditions," Magdalena Mughrabi stated. "Deliberately targeting medical facilities is a serious violation of international humanitarian law which would amount to a war crime."
The attack on the medical facility, run by the aid group Doctors Without Borders has reportedly left at least seven civilians dead and dozens injured.
"Today’s air strike appears to be the latest in a string of unlawful attacks targeting hospitals, highlighting an alarming pattern of disregard for civilian life," Mughrabi noted.
Since 2014, Yemen has been gripped by the conflict between the Sunni government and the Shia Houthi rebel movement backed by some factions within the Yemeni army.
A Saudi-led coalition of mostly Persian Gulf countries has been carrying out airstrikes against the Houthis at the Yemeni government's request.
