Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt condemns upsurge in Yemen violence
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt has issued a statement following the attacks over the last few days in Ta鈥檌z.
Foreign Office Minister Alistair Burt said:
鈥溁使谔逵齛pp UK condemns the killing of unarmed civilians, including women and children, over the last few days in Ta鈥檌z. 皇冠体育app situation there is of increasing humanitarian concern, as people鈥檚 lives are threatened and disrupted and heavy weaponry used. All sides should cease the violence without delay. 皇冠体育app Government of Yemen should ensure those responsible, including in the Government forces, for the killing of civilians face justice and focus on protecting the security of its citizens, including respecting their right to peaceful protest.
鈥溁使谔逵齛pp UK notes with concern the Yemeni vote in the Arab League on the Syria resolution on Saturday, which can only add to the doubts about the Government of Yemen鈥檚 attitude to the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters and its commitment to protecting its own people.鈥�