Grande condemns attack on gas station in Taiz

SANAA, May 26 (YPA) – The United Nations humanitarian coordinator in Yemen, Lize Grande, condemned all violations of international humanitarian law in Yemen, most recently the attack on a gas station in Taiz province, which  killed and wounded  more than ten people, including children.

The United Nations coordinator said in a statement that on May 24, 12 civilians were killed when a fuel station attack in  Mawiya district, east of the city of Taiz, and the death toll included seven children.

She expressed her sincere condolences to the families of the victims and expressed her condemnation of this attack and all violations of international humanitarian law.

“The loss of innocent lives continues in Yemen as a result of this conflict,” Grande said. “It is almost certain that real numbers are higher.”

“The parties should be aware that they are responsible for the killing and wounding of every man, woman and child in this absurd conflict,” she said, stressing that no one is above the law of war.