Abu Dhabi: The UAE condemned the ballistic missile attacks on Saudi cities by Al Houthi militia and forces loyal to ousted president Ali Abdullah Saleh.
The firing of ballistic missiles against Saudi cities underlines continuation of arms smuggling through the port of Hodeida, which is still under the control of militias, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said in a statement.
The ministry reiterated the UAE’s call for an international stance regarding the port of Hodeida to facilitate humanitarian relief operations and the delivery of international aid, as well prevent arms smuggling by the militia to prolong the crisis and exacerbate the humanitarian situation in Yemen.
“Firing ballistic missiles against Saudi cities clearly indicates that the militias seek to undermine political efforts aimed at ending the crisis. The attacks also signify the involvement of regional parties to trigger conflicts and the continuing instability in the region to serve their own agenda.”
The Saudi-led Arab Coalition called on the UN to put the strategic port of Hodeida under its supervision to facilitate the flow of humanitarian supplies to the Yemeni people and prevent the use of the port for smuggling weapons.
