Culture Ministry appeals to int’l  Orgs to protect Zabid historic city from aggression

 SANAA, Aug. 1 (YPA) – Ministry of Culture appealed on Wednesday to the international organizations, United Nations, UNESCO, and International Committee of the Red Cross to intervene for stopping the unjustified Saudi-led coalition bombing on Zabid historic city in Hodeidah province.

In statements, The ministry pointed out that Zabaid is  a historical city listed on the World Heritage List because of its unique historical monuments , as well as a religious and cultural school, where there are a number of religious and cultural libraries that include rare manuscripts.

Meanwhile, the General Authority for Antiquities and Museums addressed a letter to the Director of the UNESCO Office for Yemen and the Gulf of Qatar, in which reviewing the importance of the historical sites and monuments of Yemen along the western sector and the coastal strip in Taiz, Hodeidah and Hajjah provinces.

The Authority noted the current threats to the city of Zabid from military incursions, which threatens to destroy more features of the city.

The Authority appealed UNESCO to promptly intervene and issue a statement to stop any military operations in or around the city due to it is  a city subject to international treaties and charters for the protection of the world heritage.

Sameera Hassn