Sana'a:The Ministry of Interior in Sana'a has denounced the recent Saudi attacks on civilian homes in the Bani Hushaysh district of Sana'a province. The attacks, which also targeted civil defense personnel and rescue teams assisting the wounded, have been labeled as a grave crime and a serious violation of international law by the ministry.
According to Yemen News Agency, the ministry's statement condemned the deliberate targeting of homes in Al-Shariya village, resulting in over 70 civilian casualties, including deaths and injuries, with most victims being women and children. Additionally, six civil defense personnel were injured in the attacks.
The ministry emphasized that attacking civilian homes and rescue workers is a severe breach of international humanitarian law and the protection afforded to civilians and humanitarian workers, categorizing it as a war crime that necessitates legal accountability. It held Saudi Arabia fully responsible for the casualties and material damage, stating that accountability would not be limited by time and would apply to those who ordered, participated in, or justified the aggression.
The statement highlighted that these assaults are part of a 12-year pattern of violations against the Yemeni people, including attacks on civilians, civilian infrastructure, and humanitarian facilities. The ministry reiterated that such actions would not deter their efforts or those of civil defense and security personnel from protecting citizens and saving lives.
It concluded by asserting that the crime would not go unpunished and expressed support for the Yemeni armed forces' response operations against the ongoing aggression.
