Stampede during Aid Distribution in Yemen Raises Toll and Urgency for Safety

There were at least 78 people reported dead and many more injured after a stampede during the distribution of humanitarian aid. The Sana’a Health Department director Mutahar al Maruni confirmed the figure, telling Al Masirah television that 13 of the injured were in critical condition. The situation prompted rapid responses from local authorities and healthcare facilities as teams worked to stabilize those hurt and protect others from further harm.