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Yemen’s rebels say UNESCO sites in Sanaa collapse amid heavy rains

The old city of Sanaa is home to more than 100 mosques and over 6,000 houses built before the 11th century.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels are appealing for help as heavy seasonal rains and deadly floods put centuries-old buildings in jeopardy in the Old City of Sanaa, some of which have already collapsed.

“We send a distress call to the whole world and international organizations, particularly the UNESCO and other world heritage centers, to save the ancient city of Sanaa,” the Iran-aligned Houthis said in a statement.

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