I am deeply shocked by and strongly condemn Saturday’s lethal attack by the Houthis on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which reportedly killed 12 people and injured hundreds of civilians.
Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a violation of international law. These attacks must cease immediately.
New York, 10 October 2026
Statement by the Secretary-General – on the attack on Riyadh
- 11 October 2026
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