UN Security Council ‘Can’t Call for De-Escalation’ While Support Still Flows to Houthis, Saudi Envoy Warns
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Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the UN strongly condemned Yemen's Houthi militia — which is backed by Iran — for repeated attacks on civilians in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, and warned that Riyadh reserves the right to defend itself. “These are not isolated incidents, but rather an extension of a systematic hostile approach pursued by the militia since the coup against Yemen's legitimate government in 2014,” said Abdulaziz al-Wasel, Saudi Arabia's perm…
UN Security Council ‘can’t call for de-escalation’ while support still flows to Houthis, Saudi envoy warns
NEW YORK CITY: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UN warned the Security Council on Thursday that “the international community cannot call for de-escalation” in Yemen “while at the same time allowing the continued flow of support that enables this (Houthi) militia to continue its hostile and criminal conduct.” The warning from Abdulaziz Alwasil came during an emergency council session to discuss Houthi attacks against the Kingdom this week. It was…
The British Foreign Office condemns the Yemeni Houthi rebel group for renewing the conflict in Yemen and attacking Saudi Arabia.
The British Foreign Office condemned the targeting by the Al-Houthi militia of civilian infrastructure and economic installations in Saudi Arabia, expressing its condolences to those affected, and strongly condemned the militia's decision to resume the war in Yemen.
Foreign Office says attacks threaten key shipping routes, regional security, vulnerable Yemenis
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