The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights confirmed on Tuesday that 127 civilians were killed in a strike on a prison in the city of Saada in northern Yemen. According to the organization, among the dead were women and children. A UN representative stated that this attack is a serious violation of international humanitarian law. He called for an immediate and independent investigation into the incident. "We strongly condemn this attack," the statement said. "Those responsible must be held accountable." The organization also expressed deep condolences to the families of the victims and called on all parties to the conflict to observe the laws of war.