Saudi Arabia condemns Houthis for targeting civilian objects, economic facilities in Yemen

Houthis chant slogans as they hold up Kalashnikov assault rifles during a tribal meeting in Sanaa. (File/AFP)
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  • The ministry confirmed the Kingdom’s support for and solidarity with Yemen
  • It also called for an end to the flow of weapons to the Houthis

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthis on Tuesday for continually targeting civilian objects and economic facilities in Yemen.

The Kingdom’s foreign ministry said the militia’s actions confirms its permanent rejection of all international efforts and initiatives while it continues to target civilian and economic facilities, supplies of global energy corridors, and the safety of navigation and international trade.

The ministry confirmed the Kingdom’s support for and solidarity with Yemen. It also called for an end to the flow of weapons to the Houthis.

The ministry also reiterated the Kingdom’s firm position in support of the Yemeni people and the importance of providing the necessary support to the Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council to achieve peace in Yemen.