Somalia Condemns Attacks on Abha and King Khalid International Airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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The Federal Republic of Somalia strongly condemns the Houthi group’s attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which killed civilians and injured many others.
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At least 3 people have died and 36 others have been injured in attacks claimed by the Houthis on two airports in Saudi Arabia.
Attributed to: Hay’adda Duulista Rayidka ee Sacuudiga (GACA)
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- Soomaali / English
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Goobjoog Somali
At least 3 people have died and 36 others have been injured in attacks claimed by the Houthis on two airports in Saudi Arabia.
Attributed to: Hay’adda Duulista Rayidka ee Sacuudiga (GACA)
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Goobjoog Somali
The attacks targeted Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
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Goobjoog Somali
The GACA reported that two women from Morocco and Algeria died in the Abha attack, while a Sudanese national died in the Riyadh attack.
Attributed to: Hay’adda Duulista Rayidka ee Sacuudiga (GACA)
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Goobjoog Somali
The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh issued a security alert to American citizens, urging them to exercise increased caution due to the security situation in Saudi Arabia.
Attributed to: safaaradda Mareykanka
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Hiiraanweyn
The Federal Government of Somalia strongly condemns the attacks by the Houthi group on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia.
Attributed to: Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya
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The Federal Republic of Somalia condemns the Houthi group's attacks on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Saudi Arabia.
Attributed to: Federal Republic of Somalia
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Hiiraanweyn
The attacks resulted in the deaths of civilians and injuries to many others.
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Hiiraanweyn
The Federal Government of Somalia expresses condolences to the families of those who died in the attacks.
Attributed to: Dowladda Federaalka Soomaaliya
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Hiiraanweyn
The attacks killed civilians and injured many others.
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Hiiraanweyn
Somalia expresses solidarity with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Attributed to: Federal Republic of Somalia
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Hiiraanweyn
Somalia calls for an immediate end to attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Attributed to: Federal Republic of Somalia
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Most recent report · 9 October 2026 18:18 UTC
Somalia Condemns Attacks on Abha and King Khalid International Airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The attacks killed civilians and injured many others.
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9 October 2026 · 16:40 UTC
The Government of Somalia Condemns Attacks on Airports in Saudi Arabia
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Most recent report · 8 October 2026 02:39 UTC
Saudi Arabia Reports 3 People Killed in Attacks on Two Airports
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8 October 2026 02:39 – 9 October 2026 18:18 · UTC
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Somalia Condemns Attacks on Abha and King Khalid International Airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Federal Republic of Somalia condemned the Houthi group's attacks on Abha International Airpo…
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The Government of Somalia Condemns Attacks on Airports in Saudi Arabia
The Federal Republic of Somalia strongly condemns the attacks carried out by the Houthi group on Abha International Airport and King Khalid…
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Saudi Arabia Reports 3 People Killed in Attacks on Two Airports
At least 3 people have died, and 36 others have been injured in attacks claimed by the Houthis on two airports located in Saudi Arabia, according…
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- 2
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- Goobjoog Somali, Hiiraanweyn
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- Soomaali + English
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