A/HRC/33/38 Furthermore, on 15 January, al-Hayat Health Centre in Saqeen District in Sa’ada was completely destroyed when it was hit by an airstrike at the hands of the Coalition Forces. MSF published statements after the attacks on its facilities confirming that they had shared the locations of the hospitals under their management with the warring parties in Yemen. Historic, cultural sites and places of worship OHCHR verified allegations that on 14 July 2015 the Al-Husseini Mosque, renowned Shia mosque in Aden’s Carter district, was entirely destroyed by an airstrike at the hands of the Coalition Forces. According to local residents interviewed by OHCHR, the attacked mosque was being inappropriately used for military purposes by the Popular Committees affiliated with the Houthis. On 1 July 2015, the ancient tombs in Hadramaut 38 were destroyed by armed groups affiliated to Al-Qaeda. Also, between 21 and 31 August 2015, Popular Committees affiliated with the Houthis repeatedly struck the al-Qahira Castle39 with long distance artillery, causing partial damage to the castle. The castle is located in the highest mountain in Taizz City, and is widely considered one of Yemen’s most important historic and architectural sites. Furthermore, on 13 September 2015, the renowned archaeological site of Baraqish40 was hit by a Coalition Forces airstrike. Similarly, on 19 September 2015, another UNESCO World Heritage site, the Flehi 41 neighborhood in the old town of Sana’a was struck by yet another airstrike by the Coalition Airstrike, causing substantial damage. On 2 October 2015, armed men reported to be al-Qaeda affiliates detonated a bomb at the Yaqoob dome, a historical Islamic site which contains the shrine of Prince Yaqoob Bin Yousif42 of the Abbasid Caliphate. OHCHR also learnt that on 22 October 2015, the Salah Place Museum43 in Taiz was struck by Coalition Airstrikes, causing partial damage to the building. On 29 July 2015, the Faydh al-Hatimi Mosque in al-Ta’awan Neighborhood, Khawlan Street, Sana’a, which belongs to the Isma’ili Muslim Minority, was targeted by vehicle improvised explosive device (VIED).44 Unconfirmed reports indicate that the perpetrators may be affiliated to the so-called Islamic State. The Office verified reports that on 24 September 2015 the Bulaili Mosque in Al-Widah District, Sana’a was attacked by Al-Qaeda affiliates. According to information gathered by OHCHR, the mosque was attacked by simultaneous attack: an improvised explosive device placed at the center of the mosque was detonated, as a suicide bomber positioned at the entrance to the detonated the bomb strapped on his body. The double explosion killed 11 civilians and injured 28 others including five children. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the perpetrators may be affiliated with Al Qaeda. On 3 September 2015, OHCHR observed that Al-Moayad Mosque was attacked by a series of consecutive bomb detonations, killing 32 civilians, including a child and two women, and injuring 84 others, including 3 children. The Al-Moayad Mosque was located in the 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 28 UNESCO. OHCHR. UNESCO. OHCHR. OHCHR. UNESCO, OHCHR. Social media websites allege that Islamic State in Sana’a has claimed responsibility for the attack. The mosque incurred partial damage.