Canada denounces Houthi attacks on Aden's Maashiq Palace, urges de-escalation
Canada condemned the Houthi strikes on Maashiq Palace in Aden that killed five people and injured others, and called for an immediate de-escalation.
The Canadian embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a statement condemning the Houthi attacks on Maashiq Palace in Yemen's port city of Aden. The strikes resulted in five fatalities and several injuries. Canada expressed condolences to the victims' families and wished a swift recovery for the wounded. The embassy also urged all parties to halt hostilities without delay.
Why it matters
Canada's condemnation signals international concern over the escalating violence in Yemen and its humanitarian impact.
How this story developed
- Oct 6 Turkey and Pakistan Deploy Troops to Saudi Arabia under Mecca Defence Pact
- Oct 7 Pakistani Lieutenant General Nauman Mahmud was appointed the pact’s inaugural secretary‑general.
- Oct 9 Latest statements shift the focus from reported troop deployments to an assessment of defensive equipment assistance.
- Oct 10 An emergency session on Oct 5 invoked the collective‑defence clause, allowing Turkey and Pakistan to consider dispatching forces to Saudi Arabia.
- Oct 15 Turkey announced it is reviewing defensive support for Saudi Arabia under the Mecca pact.
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