The Federal Government shows support for Saudi Arabia after the Houthi attacks in Yemen

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Federal Government of Somalia has strongly addressed missile attacks on Friday by the Houthi group of Yemen targeting King Khalid International Airport in the city of Riyadh, which resulted in the deaths of at least three people and injuries to several others.

The Somali government initially condemned these attacks strongly, stating that they pose a threat to the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and regional security.

Additionally, Somalia described the ongoing attacks by the Houthi group within Saudi Arabia as a significant violation, which have intensified in recent days.

“ The Federal Republic of Somalia strongly condemns the attacks carried out by the Houthi group on Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have resulted in the deaths of civilians and injuries to many others. These attacks are a serious violation of international law and pose a direct threat to the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and regional security,” said a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somalia.

Somalia also announced that it stands fully in support of the government and people of Saudi Arabia.

“The Federal Government of Somalia stands with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as the government of Somalia is among the coastal countries of the Red Sea, believing that the security of the Gulf and the Red Sea is closely related to its own security,” the statement further noted.

Therefore, the Somali Government calls for an immediate cessation of attacks targeting civilian infrastructure. The Federal Republic of Somalia extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attacks. It also wishes all those injured in these attacks a speedy recovery.

However, the attacks in Riyadh come at a time when the Saudi Arabian forces have intensified airstrikes they are conducting inside Yemen, particularly in the capital Sana'a, which is controlled by the Houthis.

The conflict has significantly escalated in recent weeks, after the Houthis made military gains along the Red Sea coast in September, seizing land near the strategic Bab al-Mandab waterway. This progress has prompted Saudi Arabia to reinforce its military intervention in Yemen, providing air support to government forces attempting to regain areas captured by the Houthis.