Sana’a in list of World Heritage in danger due to the “serious damage”

The UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, or UNESCO, inducted the Old City of Sana’a to the list of World Heritage in danger due to the “serious damage” done amid clashes between Shiite Houthi rebels and pro-government forces in Yemen. The decision was made during the 39^th session of the World Heritage Committee in Bonn, Germany. While the Old Walled city of Shibam in Yemen and the ancient Iraqi city Hatra were also added to the list.