Civil Aviation Authority refuses coalition propaganda about Sanaa airport

SANAA, March 26 (YPA) – General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology denied on Saturday a propaganda campaign waged by the Saudi-led coalition forces’ spokesman regarding the militarization of Sanaa International Airport.

In a press statement, deputy authority, Raed Jabal, confirmed the civility of Sanaa civil airport operates in accordance with international standards.

“The United Nations and international humanitarian organizations operating in Yemen are informed of the professionalism of the airport’s work and its navigational services provided to UN aircraft,” the statement said.

It denounced the deliberate attempt by the coalition countries, led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, to fabricate lies and slanders about the militarization of the airport, calling on the international community and the United Nations to protect Sanaa airport as the only outlet for humanitarian aid to reach the Yemeni people.

Additionally, a meeting was held today with United Nations staff regarding the airport, confirming the professionalism of the civil airport.

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