Accra:United Nations Members of the UN Security Council have strongly condemned the escalating attacks by Houthi forces against Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the severity of strikes targeting civil aviation and energy infrastructure, which have resulted in civilian casualties.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the council highlighted reckless attacks on King Khalid International Airport on October 10 and 11, which led to deaths and injuries, along with multiple assaults on other airports and Saudi Aramco facilities. The members extended their condolences to the victims' families and the Saudi government, wishing the injured a swift recovery.
The Council reiterated its condemnation of Houthi threats to commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait, stressing the critical need to ensure the safety of vessels and their crews. They underscored the necessity of implementing Security Council Resolution 2216 and subsequent resolutions, urging cooperation to prevent the Houthis from acquiring weapons and military support.
The Security Council expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia, affirming its right to self-defense under international law. They called on the Houthis to cease military activities targeting civilians and supported the Yemeni government's unity and territorial integrity.
They also reaffirmed their backing for UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg in his mission to achieve a comprehensive political settlement through negotiations.
