Dhaka:The National Organization for the Defense of Telecommunications Services has issued a strong condemnation of the recent systematic aerial attacks on civilian telecommunications facilities in Yemen, which have reportedly impacted dozens of towers and stations.
According to Yemen News Agency, the organization reported that the targeting by Saudi forces has led to the complete or partial destruction of these telecommunications towers, resulting in service outages in the affected districts. This has deprived civilians of essential telecommunications and internet services.
The organization emphasized that this aggressive escalation not only targets material assets and property but also has a significant humanitarian impact. It deprives hundreds of thousands of civilians of communication, necessary for seeking relief and medical assistance, and impacts expatriates trying to contact family members in Yemen, exacerbating the country's humanitarian crisis.
The statement further highlighted that the airstrikes are deliberate attempts to cripple Yemen's national telecommunications network, disrupting vital services such as relief operations, medical and emergency response efforts, and daily economic activities. This, they claim, constitutes a form of collective punishment.
The National Organization declared that such attacks on civilian infrastructure are war crimes and violations of international norms, urging an immediate cessation of these hostilities. They hold Saudi forces accountable for the resulting damages and have called on international bodies, including the United Nations and the International Telecommunication Union, to document these incidents and advocate for the protection of telecommunications facilities.
They also asserted the right of the Yemeni people to seek legal recourse and demand compensation for damages, emphasizing that telecommunications are a fundamental human right, and targeting them is a grave violation.
