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This Article is From Apr 10, 2015

Red Cross Flies First Medical Aid Into Yemen Capital

Red Cross Flies First Medical Aid Into Yemen Capital
Supporters of the Shiite Huthi militia brandish their weapons in Sanaa during a demonstration against Saudi-led coalition. (AFP)
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The Red Cross said it flew an aircraft into Sanaa today, delivering its first medical aid to Yemen's capital since a Saudi-led coalition launched air strikes against Shiite rebels.

"This is the first ICRC plane to have landed in Sanaa. It is loaded with sixteen tonnes of medical aid," said Marie-Claire Feghali, spokeswoman in Yemen for the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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