Lahj:The local authority in Lahj province has issued a strong condemnation against what it labeled as a crime by the Saudi forces targeting Al-Ma'een Bakirah School and Mosque in the Zuraiqat Al-Sham area of Al-Maqatirah district.
According to Yemen News Agency, the local authority's statement described the direct targeting of the school and mosque as a flagrant violation of international and humanitarian laws, amounting to a war crime that necessitates accountability and prosecution.
The statement assigned full responsibility for the incident to the Saudi regime and its repercussions, urging international, humanitarian, and human rights organizations to fulfill their duties by documenting such violations and bringing those responsible to justice.
The local authority expressed full solidarity with the residents of Al-Maqatirah district and the Zuraiqat Al-Sham area, asserting that such crimes would only strengthen the province's resolve in facing aggression.
Additionally, it called upon the residents of Lahj to bolster national unity and support the fronts, emphasizing that the targeting of civilians, educational institutions, and places of worship uncovers the true nature of the crimes committed against the Yemeni people.
The statement also emphasized that the blood of the province's residents would not be in vain, affirming that the people of Lahj would remain a formidable barrier against any attempts to compromise the province's security and stability.
