Peace Committee Chair Calls For UN Intervention

Sheikh Mohammed Ridwan, the Chairman of the Ashanti Regional Muslim Peace Committee under the National Peace Council, has urged the United Nations (UN) to intervene and prevent further escalation of reported attacks on Saudi Arabia. These attacks are attributed to Yemen’s Houthi movement, and Sheikh Ridwan warns that continued hostilities could endanger civilian lives and destabilize the region.

In a press release on October 12, 2026, he called for the UN Security Council and other international stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and peaceful negotiations over military confrontation. The peace advocate expressed deep concern over the impact of armed conflicts on innocent civilians, especially women and children, who often bear the brunt of suffering.

He highlighted the 2025 Global Peace Index, which reported a record 59 active state-based conflicts worldwide, the highest since the end of World War II. The index also noted that 78 countries were involved in conflicts beyond their borders in 2024. Sheikh Ridwan emphasized that reports of strikes on Riyadh’s airport and other facilities underscore the urgent need to protect civilians and prevent this conflict from turning into another protracted regional crisis.

He noted that Saudi Arabia is home to Islam’s two holiest mosques, making its security a matter of great concern to Muslims globally. He appealed to Saudi Arabia’s international partners, especially Pakistan and Türkiye, to support diplomatic initiatives and refrain from actions that could exacerbate the conflict. Sheikh Ridwan stressed that military escalation would only deepen human suffering and make a peaceful resolution more difficult to achieve.

He urged all parties to respect international law and resolve their disputes through peaceful means, emphasizing that urgent diplomatic engagement is critical to averting further violence and restoring stability in the region.