UN denounces bombing of Hodeidah Port in Yemen as breach of international law

The UN has condemned Saudi coalition airstrikes on the Port of Hodeidah in Northern Yemen, which have resulted in the port’s closure while the country is threatened by famine.

In a statement to the UN Security-Council, Stephen O’Brien, the UN’s under secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, said: “These attacks are in clear contravention of international humanitarian law and are unacceptable.”

The bombing of the Houthi-stronghold earlier this week caused damage to gantries, straddle carriers, warehousing and silos as well as other port infrastructure according to an MSC spokesperson.