OIC Strongly Condemns Launch of Ballistic Missiles by Houthis Targeting Makkah

Date: 28/10/2016

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the launch of ballistic missiles by the militias of Houthi and Salih targeting the holy city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah.

The OIC Secretary General Iyad Ameen Madani stressed that this abhorrent act is another one in a series of dangerous attacks targeting holy places in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as with the dreadful attack in the vicinity of the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah Al-Munawarah last June.He considered the launch of a ballistic missile by the militias of Houthi and Salih on Makkah is foolishness and a complete disregard and disrespect to the feelings of Muslims and their sanctities. “It is an attack on all Muslims around the world because of the reverence and status of the holy city for all Muslims,” he said.

Madani pointed out that this attack is a hopeless attempt to disrupt safety and security in the holy lands and to foil all efforts for ending the conflict in Yemen through peaceful means, especially after the UN Special Envoy has presented new ideas for solving the crisis. He stressed that any threat to the security of Saudi Arabia is a threat to the security and cohesion of the entire Muslim world.

The Secretary General reiterated the support of OIC to the legitimate Yemeni government and the efforts of the UN towards finding a political solution that guarantees the security of Yemen and its stability while maintaining its unity and territorial safety. He also reiterated the support of the OIC to the continuous efforts of Saudi Arabia in establishing peace in Yemen and supporting the legitimate institutions there. He also stressed the full solidarity of OIC with Saudi Arabia in all the steps and procedures it takes to preserve its safety and stability.

The Secretary General added that he will start consultations with members of the Executive Committee to hold a meeting to discuss these last disturbing developments of targeting Makkah by the militias of Houthi and Salih.

Other Press