Saudi Arabia calls for tough international stand against Houthi militias
Saudi Arabia has called on the international
community to shoulder its responsibilities by taking a firm stand against
Iranian-backed Houthi militias.
The appeal during a session of the UN Security
Council came after Houthi terrorists used ballistic missiles and drones laden
with explosives to target populated areas in the Kingdom.
Dr. Khaled Manzlawiy, acting permanent
representative of Saudi Arabia to the UN, told delegates that the actions of
the militias were a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian law
and relevant Security Council resolutions.
During his address, Manzlawiy said 2019 marked the
20th anniversary of the Security Council’s adoption of its resolution 1265 to
protect civilians in armed conflict, which served to reinforce the Kingdom’s
push for the international community to adopt a unified and comprehensive
approach to shielding civilians from fighting.
