Yemen and Gulf countries condemned on Sunday the “cowardly treacherous” attack against Saudi officers of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen in the Yemeni city of Seyiun.
Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi slammed the “criminal terrorist attack,” stressing that the perpetrator - a member of the Yemeni army - “does not represent the noble recruits of the armed forces.”
A Saudi officer and another non-commissioned officer were killed in the attack in Seyiun on Friday. Another officer was also wounded.
The armed forces “recognize the great role played by our brothers in the Arab coalition and their sacrifices alongside the Yemeni people,” continued the PLC in a statement.
They recognize the people’s “aspiration for restoring Yemeni state institutions”, as well as the need to end the “terrorist Iran-backed Houthi militias,” it said.
Al-Alimi ordered the arrest of the perpetrator and for an investigation into the attack in coordination with the joint forces command in the coalition.
Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak condemned the attack, saying it does not represent the country’s armed forces.
The Defense Ministry and chief of staff vowed to arrest the perpetrator and to bring him to justice.
“The attack will only make the armed forces only more vigilant and increase coordination with the coalition to confront joint challenges and lead Yemen to a secure and stable future,” said an army statement.
It added that it will work with the Defense Ministry and joint forces to probe the attack and determine its motives.
In separate statements, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain strongly condemned the attacks.
The UAE Foreign Ministry said it “always rejects all forms of violence and terrorism that aim to undermine stability and security and that go against international law.”
It voiced its full solidarity with the Saudi forces. Saudi Arabia and the UAE are members of the Arab coalition.
It said it supports the measures Saudi Arabia will take to preserve its security and safety of its soldiers and citizens.
The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemned the “treacherous” attack, underlining its constant support to Saudi Arabia and the measures it takes to maintain regional security and stability, including its efforts in the Arab coalition to restore legitimacy in Yemen.
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry offered its condolences to Saudi Arabia over the deaths of the two officers.
It stressed its support for Saudi efforts in leading the coalition and the Kingdom’s humanitarian and development role in Yemen that are part of its efforts to reach a permanent political solution in the war-torn country.
