The coalition continues to support the Yemeni government and armed forces in all efforts to restore the state and end the Houthi coup.

Coalition Forces Continue Support for Yemen’s Legitimacy

The leadership of the Joint Forces of the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced its ongoing commitment to providing full operational support to the Yemeni Armed Forces. The coalition stands firmly with the legitimate Yemeni government and the Yemeni people to end the coup and restore the state and its national institutions, aiming to build a brighter future for Yemen.

Houthi Violations and Attacks

In a statement, Coalition Spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki highlighted the continuous terrorist attacks and repeated violations committed by the Houthi militia against the Yemeni people. These actions include internal sieges, forced displacement of citizens from their cities and villages, starvation, looting, and the appropriation of resources for what they term the war effort. The militia also targets tribal leaders and individuals, undermining the social fabric of Yemeni society, instilling fear in women, and recruiting children for their criminal agenda. Such blatant violations have inflicted suffering on Yemenis for many years.

Saudi Arabia’s Commitment to Yemen

Al-Maliki reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s unwavering support for Yemen and its people until the state and its institutions are restored and the Houthi terrorist militia is eliminated. He emphasized the need to address the threat posed by the militia to maritime navigation in the southern Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This threat undermines regional and international security, jeopardizes freedom of navigation, and affects global trade and economic stability.

Ongoing Houthi Aggressions

The spokesperson also condemned the Houthi militia’s attacks on Saudi Arabia, including attempts to target the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, as well as deliberate assaults on civilians and civilian infrastructure in various Saudi cities such as Riyadh, Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, Najran, Taif, and Yanbu. Additionally, the militia’s attempts to target Saudi vessels in the southern Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait necessitate continued necessary measures to deter the militia’s hostile actions, ensuring the security and sovereignty of the Kingdom, as well as regional and international safety.

Right to Defend Sovereignty

Al-Maliki emphasized Saudi Arabia’s inherent right to defend its sovereignty and protect its security. He stated that the Kingdom will take all operational measures to deter the militia and halt its severe violations, grounded in its national responsibility towards the holy sites, its citizens, and its national resources, as well as residents on its territory.

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