Sana'a:The Ministry of Transport and Public Works has condemned recent Saudi airstrikes that targeted the Al-Suha-Karbah mountain pass road, a critical route linking the governorates of Taiz and Lahj.
According to Yemen News Agency, the ministry's statement highlighted that the attack deliberately focused on a vital road in the Al-Maqatirah District, exacerbating civilian hardships and obstructing a major transport artery. The strikes, which occurred on Friday evening, left hundreds of commercial trucks and passenger vehicles stranded.
The statement detailed that three airstrikes resulted in the destruction of large sections of the road and a cement-laden truck, injured two civilians, instilled fear among residents, and disrupted traffic flow. The ministry emphasized that the Al-Suha pass is essential for delivering food and medicine to millions, connecting Taiz and Lahj with Aden.
The ministry further noted that Saudi forces have previously targeted the Haijat Al-Abd road in Taiz, along with other crucial roads, bridges, and transport trucks, aiming to disrupt movement and increase civilian suffering. It declared that attacking civilian infrastructure, such as roads and bridges, constitutes a war crime and a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.
The ministry held the Saudi regime fully accountable for the attack and its repercussions, especially for the thousands of affected civilians and travelers. It added that these attacks on civilian infrastructure are enduring crimes and are part of a broader record of violations against the Yemeni people since 2015.
Furthermore, the ministry urged international human rights and humanitarian organizations, including UN agencies, to document these crimes and pursue legal action against those responsible in international courts.
