RIYADH — Countries, senior officials and international organizations have strongly condemned the deadly Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia and warning of threats to civilian lives and regional security and stability. The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport, which killed 12 people of various nationalities and injured 309 civilians. In a statement issued Sunday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding Saudi Arabia’s security and stability. It also extended condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Oct. 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport, which caused civilian casualties and temporarily suspended airport operations. The ministry described the attack as a violation of international and humanitarian law and a dangerous escalation threatening aviation security. It reaffirmed Kuwait’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, stressing that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Kuwait also called on the international community to take a firm stance against repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure and ensure those responsible are held accountable. The Yemeni government expressed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemning the attack on King Khalid International Airport as a dangerous escalation threatening the Kingdom’s security and civilian lives. In a statement, Yemen’s Council of Ministers said attacks on airports and civilian facilities violated international rules and laws, describing the Houthis’ actions as part of an Iranian agenda aimed at destabilizing the region. The government reaffirmed its support for measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its sovereignty and civilian facilities. It also expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Yemen and its legitimate leadership, while calling for international action to protect civilians and safeguard regional stability. Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Affairs announced that one Jordanian citizen had been killed and four others injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport. Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Fuad Al-Majali said the Jordanian Embassy in Riyadh was coordinating with Saudi authorities to provide medical assistance to the injured and arrange the repatriation of the deceased. He said two injured Jordanians had been discharged from hospital, while two Jordanian women remained under treatment. The Jordanian ambassador in Riyadh had also visited the injured to assess their conditions and needs. Al-Majali renewed Jordan’s condemnation of the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its solidarity with the Kingdom, commending Saudi authorities for their cooperation in providing medical care to the injured Jordanians. Iraq also condemned the attack, warning that violence targeting civilians and civilian facilities undermined regional security and stability. In a statement attributed to Sabah Al-Nu’man, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Iraqi government called for a comprehensive halt to military actions and urged dialogue and understanding as alternatives to violence. It also emphasized the importance of protecting freedom of navigation, aviation and movement across the region. Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack, citing 12 deaths and more than 300 injuries. It accused the Houthi movement of pursuing its objectives through war crimes and described the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure as a flagrant violation of international law and a provocation aimed at further destabilizing the Gulf region. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the attack which killed dozen and injured hudreds more. It also stressed that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure were unacceptable. Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs similarly condemned the strike, warning that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure threatened regional peace and security, while reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The Muslim World League (MWL) also strongly condemned the continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. In a statement issued by the MWL General Secretariat, Secretary-General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa denounced the attacks as violations of religious values and international and humanitarian laws and norms, condemning the deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian facilities. Al-Issa reaffirmed the organization’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its security and protect its citizens and residents. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. Several foreign ministers and senior officials also issued separate condemnations of the attacks. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned the attack on Riyadh airport as an act of terrorism against Saudi Arabia and civil aviation. He extended condolences to the victims’ families and said he had conveyed his sympathies to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including multiple strikes on airports that caused casualties, reaffirming the Netherlands’ solidarity with the Saudi people and Gulf partners. Estonias Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna described the attack on Riyadh airport as an act of terrorism targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, saying such violence had no justification. He extended condolences to the victims’ families and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and other affected countries. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže condemned the Houthi attacks on civilians in Saudi Arabia, including the deadly strike on Riyadh airport, warning that they threatened regional stability and international security. Hungarian official Anita Orban also condemned the attack, stressing that attacks on civilian infrastructure and civil aviation violated fundamental principles of international law. She called on the Houthis to immediately halt military action in the region and Yemen and return to negotiations. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters condemned the recent Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport and other locations across Saudi Arabia, describing attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure as deplorable and extending condolences to the victims’ families. In the United Kingdom, Ed Miliband expressed shock over the attack on King Khalid International Airport and solidarity with those affected. He also advised British nationals to avoid the airport and follow Saudi authorities’ instructions and official travel advice.RIYADH — Countries, senior officials and international organizations have strongly condemned the deadly Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia and warning of threats to civilian lives and regional security and stability. The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport, which killed 12 people of various nationalities and injured 309 civilians. In a statement issued Sunday, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as a flagrant violation of Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and a threat to its security and stability. The ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding Saudi Arabia’s security and stability. It also extended condolences to the victims’ families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the Oct. 10 attack on King Khalid International Airport, which caused civilian casualties and temporarily suspended airport operations. The ministry described the attack as a violation of international and humanitarian law and a dangerous escalation threatening aviation security. It reaffirmed Kuwait’s solidarity with Saudi Arabia, stressing that the Kingdom’s security is an integral part of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Kuwait also called on the international community to take a firm stance against repeated attacks on civilian infrastructure and ensure those responsible are held accountable. The Yemeni government expressed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemning the attack on King Khalid International Airport as a dangerous escalation threatening the Kingdom’s security and civilian lives. In a statement, Yemen’s Council of Ministers said attacks on airports and civilian facilities violated international rules and laws, describing the Houthis’ actions as part of an Iranian agenda aimed at destabilizing the region. The government reaffirmed its support for measures taken by the Kingdom to protect its sovereignty and civilian facilities. It also expressed appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s continued support for Yemen and its legitimate leadership, while calling for international action to protect civilians and safeguard regional stability. Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Affairs announced that one Jordanian citizen had been killed and four others injured in the attack on King Khalid International Airport. Ministry spokesperson Ambassador Fuad Al-Majali said the Jordanian Embassy in Riyadh was coordinating with Saudi authorities to provide medical assistance to the injured and arrange the repatriation of the deceased. He said two injured Jordanians had been discharged from hospital, while two Jordanian women remained under treatment. The Jordanian ambassador in Riyadh had also visited the injured to assess their conditions and needs. Al-Majali renewed Jordan’s condemnation of the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its solidarity with the Kingdom, commending Saudi authorities for their cooperation in providing medical care to the injured Jordanians. Iraq also condemned the attack, warning that violence targeting civilians and civilian facilities undermined regional security and stability. In a statement attributed to Sabah Al-Nu’man, spokesperson for the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, the Iraqi government called for a comprehensive halt to military actions and urged dialogue and understanding as alternatives to violence. It also emphasized the importance of protecting freedom of navigation, aviation and movement across the region. Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the attack, citing 12 deaths and more than 300 injuries. It accused the Houthi movement of pursuing its objectives through war crimes and described the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure as a flagrant violation of international law and a provocation aimed at further destabilizing the Gulf region. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs also condemned the attack which killed dozen and injured hudreds more. It also stressed that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure were unacceptable. Montenegro’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs similarly condemned the strike, warning that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure threatened regional peace and security, while reaffirming solidarity with Saudi Arabia. The Muslim World League (MWL) also strongly condemned the continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. In a statement issued by the MWL General Secretariat, Secretary-General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa denounced the attacks as violations of religious values and international and humanitarian laws and norms, condemning the deliberate targeting of civilians and civilian facilities. Al-Issa reaffirmed the organization’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its security and protect its citizens and residents. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured. Several foreign ministers and senior officials also issued separate condemnations of the attacks. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned the attack on Riyadh airport as an act of terrorism against Saudi Arabia and civil aviation. He extended condolences to the victims’ families and said he had conveyed his sympathies to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, including multiple strikes on airports that caused casualties, reaffirming the Netherlands’ solidarity with the Saudi people and Gulf partners. Estonias Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna described the attack on Riyadh airport as an act of terrorism targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure, saying such violence had no justification. He extended condolences to the victims’ families and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and other affected countries. Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže condemned the Houthi attacks on civilians in Saudi Arabia, including the deadly strike on Riyadh airport, warning that they threatened regional stability and international security. Hungarian official Anita Orban also condemned the attack, stressing that attacks on civilian infrastructure and civil aviation violated fundamental principles of international law. She called on the Houthis to immediately halt military action in the region and Yemen and return to negotiations. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters condemned the recent Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport and other locations across Saudi Arabia, describing attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure as deplorable and extending condolences to the victims’ families. In the United Kingdom, Ed Miliband expressed shock over the attack on King Khalid International Airport and solidarity with those affected. He also advised British nationals to avoid the airport and follow Saudi authorities’ instructions and official travel advice.
Global condemnation mounts over deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh airport
