Yemen's Government Urges UN to Condemn Houthi Attacks

Yemen's government has urged the UN Security Council to condemn recent attacks by Houthi militias on government and service facilities, residential areas, and civilians. The attacks, which occurred on October 15, targeted the Maashiq Presidential Palace in Aden, killing five security personnel and injuring 16 others, Saba news agency of Yemen's internationally recognised government said in a statement.

The Yemeni Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates sent two letters to the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and the President of the Security Council, Agelaia Balta, detailing the Houthi escalation. The ministry described the attack as an escalation that threatens Yemen's stability.

The government is seeking to hold the Houthi militias accountable for the repercussions of their actions. The attacks were carried out using missiles and drones.

Yemen has been embroiled in a conflict between the internationally recognized government and the Houthi militia, which is backed by Iran. The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering and infrastructure damage.

The UN has been involved in efforts to broker a peace agreement in Yemen, but a lasting resolution has yet to be achieved. The Yemeni government's call for condemnation of the Houthi attacks is part of its ongoing efforts to garner international support for its position.