Foreign Secretary comments on attempted missile attacks against Saudi Arabia
Monday, 26 March 2018 16:16
Boris Johnson calls on the UN to investigate the origin of
the missiles. Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said: I was
appalled by last night’s multiple Houthi missile launches at Saudi
Arabia, which threatened civilian areas and resulted in at least
one fatality. I offer my condolences to the families of those
killed and injured. Building on the recent UN Panel of Experts
report, we will be calling on the UN to investigate how these
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Foreign Secretary said:
I was appalled by last night’s multiple Houthi missile launches
at Saudi Arabia, which threatened civilian areas and resulted
in at least one fatality. I offer my condolences to the
families of those killed and injured. Building on the recent UN
Panel of Experts report, we will be calling on the UN to
investigate how these latest missiles found their way into
Yemen in contravention of Security Council Resolutions.
The United Kingdom stands shoulder to shoulder with Saudi
Arabia in the face of such serious national security threats.
Those responsible must cease these dangerous and provocative
actions. A return to political dialogue remains vital to
ensuring an end to the conflict for the sake of the Yemeni
people and regional security. British nationals in Saudi Arabia
should continue to follow FCO Travel Advice.
Notes to Editors
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The Foreign Secretary and Development Secretary issued a
joint statement on the anniversary of the conflict in Yemen,
available here
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In its latest report published 26
January 2018, the UN Panel of Experts found Iran to be in
non-compliance with paragraph 14 of resolution 2216 (2015)
for failing take the necessary measures to prevent the direct
or indirect supply, sale or transfer, of extended range
short-range ballistic missiles to the Houthi-Saleh forces
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