al-Buqa'
al-Buqa' is an 'Uzlah in Kitaf wa Al Boqe'e District, Saada Governorate, Yemen.
al-Buqa'
The location of al-Buqa' in Yemen.
al-Buqa' | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Yemen |
| Governate | Sa'dah |
| District | Kitaf wa Al Boqe'e District |
| Time zone | UTC+3:00 (MST) |
History
The area was allegedly used as Saudi training grounds for child soldiers in the 21st century.[1]
Geography
al-Buqa' is one of the northernmost areas in Yemen; a nearby border crossing into Saudi Arabia was a war zone between the two countries in the Second Saudi-Yemeni War.[2]
References
- "Exclusive: Yemeni child soldiers recruited by Saudi-UAE coalition". Al Jazeera. April 1, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
- "Saudi-backed Yemeni troops open new front in northern Yemen: officials". Reuters. October 12, 2016. Retrieved September 29, 2020.
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