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Story summary
- A 14-year-old boy, Ibrahim Jalal, was killed by a Houthi sniper in Taiz, Yemen, while returning home from school.
- Residents say sniper attacks are common in the besieged city and often target civilians, especially children.
- Ibrahim Jalal's sister witnessed the shooting, describing him falling into her arms.
- Protests and vigils followed the killing in Taiz.
- Local officials condemned the act as a "cowardly terrorist" attack.
