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Houthi attack on Aramco distribution plan in Jeddah causes fire: Coalition

The Arab Coalition said on Sunday an Aramco petroleum products distribution plant in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah was attacked by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis, leading to a “limited fire” in one of the tanks which was brought under control without injuries or casualties, state TV reported.The coalition stressed that “the hostile Houthi attacks confirm the rejection of peace efforts aiming to end the suffering of the Yemeni people.”Earlier on Sunday, the Coalition reported the destruction of an explosive-laden boat in Hodeidah, and the thwarting of an imminent attack targeting the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.For the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The Coalition Spokesman said: “We destroyed 106 explosive-laden boats that posed a threat to the freedom of navigation in the southern Red Sea.”He added: “Our efforts have contributed to protecting shipping lines and global trade.”The Arab Coalition also announced that Saudi Arabia’s Air Defense Forces had intercepted and destroyed 9 drones launched by the Houthi militia towards Jazan, Khamis Mushait, Taif, Yanbu and Dhahran al-Janoub in Saudi Arabia.Read more:Houthi attacks targeted Saudi oil and gas facilities: ReportSaudi defenses intercept Houthi drone aimed at JizanArab Coalition conducts 21 targeted strikes in Yemen against Iran-backed Houthis
Source: Al Arabiya
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Turkey: Osman Kavala and co-defendants must be acquitted of all charges

Ahead of the fifth, and possibly final, hearing in the trial of human rights defender Osman Kavala and seven other defendants on 21 March, Amnesty International is calling for their acquittal and Kavala’s immediate release. In his final opinion, the prosecutor requested that Osman Kavala and Mücella Yapıcı — one of his co-defendants, who served ..
Source: Albawaba
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