ISLAMABAD: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has condemned repeated Houthi attacks on airports in Saudi Arabia in recent days, calling for investigations into violations of international humanitarian law and accountability for those responsible.
In a statement, Türk stressed that attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international humanitarian law.
He called for investigation and accountability for those responsible for the attacks and other violations.
Saudi Arabia has faced repeated Houthi attacks on its territory, raising concerns over civilian safety and the security of critical infrastructure.
The latest statement underscores the United Nations’ concerns over attacks on civilian facilities and the need to ensure compliance with international humanitarian law.
The latest attacks have drawn widespread international condemnation after repeated strikes targeted Saudi airports, particularly King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
A missile strike on Saturday, October 10, caused casualties and injuries, according to reports, while another attack on Sunday killed a Pakistani national and injured 11 others, Saudi authorities said.
Government and organisations condemn attacks
The attacks prompted strong reactions from senior officials and governments.
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the Riyadh airport strike, describing it as an “appalling act of terror” and saying there could be no justification for indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.
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The United Kingdom also condemned attacks on King Khalid International Airport and King Fahd International Airport, warning that they threatened regional stability and critical transport and energy infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Egypt and Türkiye, meeting as the R4 Group, jointly condemned the attacks on October 11, describing them as a dangerous escalation and a violation of Saudi sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The group held the Houthis responsible for the consequences and called for an immediate and unconditional halt to the attacks.
Jordan also expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Türk’s condemnation adds a human rights dimension to the international response, stressing the obligation to protect civilians and investigate violations of international humanitarian law.
