Sanaa denounces arbitrary measures against pilgrims at Al-Wadiah crossing at Saudi border

SANAA, March 19 (YPA) – The Ministry of Guidance, Hajj and Umrah Affairs in Sanaa condemned on Tuesday the arbitrary measures practiced by Saudi authorities against Yemeni pilgrims at the Al-Wadiah crossing, the only land port between Yemen and Saudi Arabia.

The Ministry explained in a statement that these arbitrary measures led to an increase in the suffering of Umrah pilgrims who spend days and hours at the port, with no services provided and no necessities of life available, as well as the death of some Umrah pilgrims due to the sever suffering they are exposed to.

The statement denounced the state of recklessness, negligence, indifference, and arbitrary measures practiced against Umrah pilgrims, calling on the Saudi-led coalition forces to open roads for Umrah pilgrims.

The Ministry also called for the opening of Sanaa Airport and land ports to pilgrims and Umrah performers.

YPA