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UN Chief Guterres Condemns Deadly Houthi Strike on Riyadh Airport
- •UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, stating that strikes on civilians violate international law.
- •The Saturday afternoon assault killed 12 people and injured 309 others, according to the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation.
- •Casualties included Saudi citizens and nationals from Bangladesh, the United States, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, and Sudan.
- •Countries including Palestine, Egypt, and Qatar expressed strong condemnation and solidarity with Saudi Arabia following the incident.
- •Airport operations were temporarily suspended, leading to flight cancellations by airlines such as Akasa Air and Kuwait Airways, and travel advisories from multiple nations.
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The Saturday afternoon attack on King Khalid International Airport resulted in 12 fatalities, including four Saudi citizens and several foreign nationals, alongside 309 injuries and unspecified property damage.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep shock and strongly condemned the lethal assault, stating that attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure violate international law. Countries like Palestine, Egypt, and Qatar also issued strong condemnations and voiced full solidarity with Saudi Arabia.
Following the attack, airport operations were temporarily suspended, leading to flight cancellations by carriers such as Akasa Air and Kuwait Airways. Additionally, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, Germany, and Spain issued travel advisories warning citizens to avoid the airport.
