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UN chief condemns attack on Saudi airport, demands end to strikes

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned a deadly Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh which reportedly killed 12 people Read More: https://punchng.com/un-chief-condemns-attack-on-saudi-airport-demands-end-to-strikes/

UN chief condemns attack on Saudi airport, demands end to strikes

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, urging an immediate end to strikes on civilians and civilian infrastructure. The attack, carried out by the Houthis, reportedly resulted in the death of 12 people and left hundreds injured.

Guterres expressed deep shock over the incident, stating that such attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law and must cease immediately. The United Nations Secretary-General's statement was published on their official website, following the blast at the Saudi airport on Saturday which caused evacuations and drew international condemnation.

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