Security Council, France Condemn Latest Extremist Bombings on Mosque in Yemen
Local Editor
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the "horrific" extremist attacks at a mosque in Yemen’s capital of Sana’a on Thursday, which occurred during prayers for the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday and led to a large number of deaths and casualties. The so-called "Daesh" ["ISIL"] extremist group claimed responsibility for the attack.
The bomb attack targeting worshippers at a mosque in Sana’a on Thursday martyred at least 25 people and injured dozens more during prayers for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.
The members of the Security Council expressed "their deep sympathy and condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured by these heinous acts, as well as to the people and the Government of Yemen".
The 15-member body confirmed that "terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security..."
The members of the Security Council affirmed their determination to combat all terrorism forms, stressing the need to "bring perpetrators, organizers, financiers and supporters of these reprehensible acts to justice", as the statement said.
Meanwhile, France also condemned the attack on the mosque in Yemen’s Sana’a on Thursday.
In a statement, the French Foreign Ministry spokesman Romain Nadal expressed France’s condolences to the families of the victims, confirming his country’s support for the efforts of UN Special Envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed.
Nadal urged the parties to contribute to a political solution, stressing the urgent delivery of humanitarian assistance to civilians.
The attack came as a Saudi-led coalition backed by the United States has been carrying out a military aggression on Yemen by launching airstrikes against the country since March 26. The airstrikes have not been authorized by the United Nations [UN].
