UN Chief Condemns Escalation in Yemen as Airstrikes Hit Sana’a Airport, Key Infrastructure
Sana’a, Yemen: The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has strongly condemned the escalation of violence in Yemen, following airstrikes that hit the Sana’a International Airport and other key infrastructure in the capital city.
In a statement released by his Spokesperson, Guterres expressed “deep concern about the recent intensification of airstrikes in Yemen, including the targeting of the Sana’a International Airport.” He emphasized that “these actions are in clear violation of international law and risk causing further suffering to the Yemeni people.”
The airstrikes, which were carried out by the Saudi-led coalition, reportedly damaged the airport’s runway and control tower, effectively suspending all commercial flights to and from the city. This has left thousands of civilians stranded and disrupted vital humanitarian aid deliveries.
In addition to the airport, the airstrikes also targeted other key infrastructure in Sana’a, including electricity and water treatment plants. This has resulted in widespread power outages and water shortages, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in the city.
The UN Secretary-General condemned the attacks on essential infrastructure, highlighting that “depriving civilians of basic services is a violation of international humanitarian law.” He called for “an immediate cessation of hostilities and a return to the negotiating table.”
The escalation of violence in Yemen comes at a critical time when the country is facing multiple humanitarian crises. The war-torn nation has been ravaged by years of conflict, which has displaced millions of people and left millions more in desperate need of food, water, and healthcare.
The UN Secretary-General urged all parties to the conflict to “take all necessary measures to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure.” He reiterated the UN’s commitment to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict and expressed hope that the international community would “redouble its efforts to promote dialogue and de-escalation.”
UN chief condemns escalation in Yemen as airstrikes hit Sana’a Airport, key infrastructure
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