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Nigeria Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi Airport
Nigeria condemns Houthi attack killing 12 at Saudi airport.
In brief
Nigeria condemns Houthi attack killing 12 at Saudi airport. Nigeria condemned Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 civilians and injured over 300 others. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria condemns Houthi attack
Nigeria described the incident as a dangerous escalation that violated Saudi Arabia’s sovereignty and undermined efforts to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
Attack kills 12 civilians
The Nigerian government has condemned a Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which has killed civilians and injured dozens of others.
12 dead, 309 injured
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attack reportedly killed 12 civilians and left more than 300 people injured.
Houthis claim responsibility
The Ansar Allah (popularly known as Houthis) in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks, warning airlines and passengers against using Saudi airports and airspace.
Nigeria calls for restraint
Nigeria called on all parties to respect international law and exercise restraint to prevent further escalation.
Nigeria urges civilian safety
It also urged them to avoid actions that could endanger civilians, damage civilian infrastructure or threaten regional security.
Solidarity with Saudi Arabia
The government expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and offered condolences to the families of those killed in Saturday’s attack.
Nigeria supports Saudi response
It also wished the injured a speedy recovery and reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for diplomatic initiatives and dialogue aimed at reducing tensions and restoring regional stability.
Saudi-led coalition responds
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The Saudi-led coalition vowed to respond, calling it a "war crime".
International reactions
US President Donald Trump has said the US would "make a decision" and "move very quickly" on whether to strike the Houthis, while UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting suggested the UK could "potentially" provide more…
Deadly attack details
Four Saudi nationals, two people from Bangladesh and one person each from the US, Jordan, Palestine, Syria, Sudan and Egypt were among the dead, the Saudi civil aviation authority said.
Indian man dies
The Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that an Indian man had succumbed to the injuries he sustained in the attack.
US and UK condemn
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the attacks and confirmed that a US citizen was killed in the strikes. UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said he was "appalled" by the attack.
The takeaway
Nigeria condemned Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 civilians and injured over 300 others.
