A deadly stampede ensued in Yemen’s capital following gunfire and an electrical explosion that panicked large crowds at an event to distribute financial aid during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. At least 78 people were killed and dozens wounded, according to witnesses and Houthi rebel officials. The tragedy was Yemen’s deadliest in years that was not related to the country’s long-running war, and came ahead of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan later this week. To offer deeper perspective, FRANCE 24 is joined by Dr Elisabeth Kendall, Senior Research Fellow in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Pembroke College, University of Oxford.
Source: France24.com