UN Human Rights Commissioner Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Airports

2026-10-12T18:15:55.010Z

UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk condemned the repeated Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, emphasizing the need for investigation and accountability.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned the repeated attacks launched by the Houthis in recent days on airports in Saudi Arabia, asserting that these attacks constitute a clear violation of international humanitarian law.

Türk emphasized that targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure is prohibited under international humanitarian law, stressing the need for serious investigations into these attacks and other committed violations, and holding those responsible accountable.