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UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
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UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The UN Security Council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming concern over threats to Gulf shipping and regional security.
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The United Nations Security Council has condemned recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia, calling them a threat to regional peace and security.
The Council's statement reflects continuing international concern over Houthi missile and drone strikes that have targeted Gulf shipping lanes and neighbouring states through the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb corridor.
India has separately voiced concern over attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf and Red Sea, terming them indefensible.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- UN Security Council
- Houthi
- Saudi Arabia
- Red Sea shipping security
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Prelims
- UN Security Council, Houthi, Saudi Arabia, Red Sea shipping security
Mains
Use as an example in GA answers (GS Paper II - International Relations: UN bodies, West Asia).
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Which principal organ of the United Nations issued a statement condemning recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia?
- General Assembly
- Economic and Social Council
- Trusteeship Council
- Security Council
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Answer: D — Security Council is correct: as the UN organ charged with maintaining international peace and security, it condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, part of continuing concern over strikes on Gulf shipping and neighbouring states.
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