UN Human Rights Chief Condemns Attacks on Saudi Airports and Urges Protection for Civilians

GENEVA — UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has condemned repeated attacks launched by the Houthis against airports in Saudi Arabia over recent days, which have resulted in the deaths and injuries of dozens of Saudi citizens and foreign nationals, the UN Human Rights Office announced in a statement.

Türk highlighted an attack targeting Riyadh's main airport, expressing dismay over the strikes on civilian infrastructure. He noted that international humanitarian law strictly prohibits attacks directed against civilians and civilian infrastructure.

The High Commissioner called for thorough investigations into these strikes, as well as into other alleged violations committed by all parties involved in the conflict, emphasizing that those responsible must be held accountable.

Pointing to the severe toll the conflict continues to take on civilians in both Yemen and Saudi Arabia, Türk stated that ongoing hostilities would only bring further suffering. He reminded all parties of their legal obligations under international humanitarian law to observe the principles of distinction and proportionality and to take constant care to spare civilians from harm, urging all sides to de-escalate to avoid further catastrophe.

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