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UN Security Council condemns escalation in Marib and attacks against Saudi Arabia

Mahmoud Elassal1

UN Security Council condemned the escalation in Marib, which puts the lives of one million displaced people in grave danger, and threatens efforts to secure a political settlement at a time when the international community is increasingly united to end the conflict in Yemen.

In a statement issued, the council condemned cross-border attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expressing concern over the military developments in various parts of Yemen.

The council stressed the need to de-escalation by all, including an immediate end to the Houthi escalation in Marib. They also condemned the use of child soldiers in Marib.