UN chief deplores deadly Saudi airstrike on Yemeni wedding
Tehran (KNA) - The UN Secretary General has strongly decried Saudi Arabia's deadly airstrike on a wedding ceremony in Yemen's Hajjah province.
"The Secretary General reminds all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law concerning the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure during armed conflicts. He calls for a prompt, effective and transparent investigation," said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in a statement released on Monday.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi also slammed the attack as a violent and inhumane move by the Saudis.
Source: Press TV