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Fear and uncertainty for civilians as Yemen's capital is attacked

Sanaa's intense bombing began after Yemen's government launched a campaign to wrest the capital from Houthis, forcing families to decide whether to flee.

On air: Gloria Vance and Hank Ledger on Weekend Edition
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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn Sanaa tonight, civilians are living through intense bombing. It began after Yemen's government announced a campaign to take the capital from the Houthis.

  2. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd the people who live there have no say in who holds the city.

  3. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNone. Al Jazeera reports fear and uncertainty across the capital as fighting spreads. Families are deciding whether to stay or try to leave.

  4. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAny word on how many are affected?

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNot yet. Officials there have given no figures, and the fighting is still moving.

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