UN Security Council reaffirms Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks and reaffirms Saudi Arabia's right to self-defense
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
In an international move, the UN Security Council condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and their threats to commercial vessels in the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea, affirming the Kingdom’s right to self-defense.
The Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2837, which calls for an immediate halt to the attacks, intensified efforts to combat arms smuggling to the group, and stricter monitoring of the delivery of components for drones and ballistic missiles to them. It also tasked the panel of experts with tracking the sources of the group’s funding and revenues.
For his part, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Al-Budaiwi welcomed the unanimous adoption of the resolution, which was introduced by the United Kingdom, praising Britain’s efforts and emphasizing that it represents a significant step toward strengthening the international stance rejecting the Houthi group’s treacherous attacks.
In the context of moves aimed at confronting the Houthis, the Arab Parliament launched a regional and international action plan targeting the mobilization of a firm international position against the group and its repeated attacks on Saudi Arabia. The plan seeks to designate the group as a terrorist organization, cut off its funding and arms supplies, and hold accountable those responsible for its violations.
