The
UAE has condemned in the strongest possible terms the terrorist acts
perpetuated by terrorist organisations, notably, Daesh, which targets, kills,
intimidates and destroys properties of civilians, especially in the Libyan city
of Sirte.
In
a statement, the UAE extended heartfelt condolences and solace to the bereaved
relatives of the victims.
Khalifa
Al Tunaiji, UAE Deputy Permanent Representative to Arab League, said in a
speech before the Arab League's extraordinary meeting to discuss the
developments in Libya, on Tuesday, that "the UAE reiterates its
condemnation of these despicable crimes against the innocent people in
Libya."
He
stressed the need for backing Libya's legitimate government and its efforts to
extend its sovereignty over the rest of Libyan territory.
He
added that Arab states and the international community should support the
legitimate government, the people of Libya, and the Libyan parliament.
Al
Tunaiji underscored that the UAE backs the efforts led by the International
body to implement the international resolutions.
"Terrorism,
which is damaging Libya and threatens its territorial integrity and stability,
cannot be in any way considered a political trend but a crime against innocent
people," he said.
On
behalf of the UAE, he requested the addition of an item on the agenda regarding
the assault on the UAE embassy in the Yemeni capital, Sana'a, by the Houthi
group.
Al
Tunaiji referred to the statement issued by the UAE's Ministry of Foreign
Affairs in which it called for the evacuation of the embassy immediately and
restoring it to the embassy staff, adding that the UAE retains the right to
bring perpetrators of this attack to justice.
He
noted that the occupation of the embassy and the evacuation of embassy staff
would not deter the UAE's support for the restoration of stability to sisterly
Yemen.
The
UAE official underscored: "This criminal act is a flagrant violation of
international law, the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961
relating to the immunities enjoyed by foreign embassies, and United Nations
General Assembly resolution 121/69, on taking effective measures to enhance the
protection, security and safety of diplomatic and consular missions, diplomatic
and consular representatives, adopted by the General Assembly in December
2014."
Al
Tunaiji said the Houthi group practices jungle law.
The
representatives collectively denounced the attack on the UAE embassy and warned
about dangers posed by Daesh, especially in Libya, and called for concerted
efforts to tackle it. –End-
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