The Saudi Civil Defense announced on Saturday that the danger had passed in Riyadh and the provinces of Al-Kharj and Farasan after sirens were sounded to warn of an unspecified threat. This was the first time the capital city, Riyadh, had been included in a wave of sirens in recent times. The Civil Defense launched two alerts in Riyadh, two in Al-Kharj, and one in Farasan.
The sirens were part of a broader wave of alerts that have been sounding across Saudi Arabia in recent days. On Friday, alerts were issued in seven cities and provinces, including Abha, Jazan, Khamis Mushait, Taif, Jeddah, Yanbu, and Al-Ula. The nature of the threats has not been specified by the authorities. The alerts have been issued through the National Early Warning Platform for Emergency Situations.
The Saudi Civil Defense has urged residents to follow instructions and move to safe areas during the alerts. However, the authorities have not specified the nature of the threats or reported any injuries or damage related to the alerts. The recent alerts come after a drone attack in the city of Taif, which killed one person and injured two others.
The United Nations Security Council has condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities. The Council emphasized the right of Saudi Arabia to self-defense in accordance with international law. The Houthis have claimed responsibility for recent attacks on Saudi Arabia, but the Saudi authorities have not confirmed this.
The Security Council has also expressed concern about the humanitarian situation in Yemen, where over 125,000 people have been displaced or killed since the start of September. The Council has urged all parties to respect international law and to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The recent alerts and attacks have raised concerns about the security situation in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The Saudi authorities have been on high alert in recent weeks, with multiple alerts issued across the country. The situation remains tense, with ongoing concerns about potential attacks and instability in the region.
The international community has called for calm and restraint in the region, with the Security Council urging all parties to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The situation in Saudi Arabia and Yemen remains a major concern, with ongoing efforts to find a peaceful solution to the crisis.
Key points
- The Saudi Civil Defense has urged residents to follow instructions and move to safe areas during the alerts.
- The United Nations Security Council has condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
- The recent alerts and attacks have raised concerns about the security situation in Saudi Arabia and the wider region.
