Mauritania condemns attack on King Khalid Airport in Saudi Arabia, calls for firm international stance
Mauritania condemns the attack on Riyadh airport and calls on the international community to take a firm stance to protect civilians.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Algiers, Oct 11 (KUNA) – Mauritania expressed its strong condemnation today, Sunday, of the attack that targeted King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, which resulted in casualties and injured hundreds of people. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called on the international community to “assume its responsibilities, adopt a clear and firm stance against such acts, and work to prevent their recurrence and hold those responsible accountable in accordance with international law, thereby ensuring the protection of civilians and safeguarding the security and stability of the region.” According to the same statement, Mauritania expressed “its full solidarity with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its steadfast support alongside it in confronting any threats to its security, stability, and the safety of its citizens and residents on its territory.” It emphasized that “targeting civilian facilities and endangering the lives of innocents constitute a serious violation of international law and the principles of civilian protection, and are unacceptable by any standard, warranting a firm international response.” (End) M.R. / M.A. H.A.
