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Yemen has right to defend itself against Saudi aggression: Human Rights Lawyer

International human rights lawyer John Philpot says Yemen has every right to defend itself, stating that Saudi Arabia initiated the war by bombing Sana’a airport and violating the ceasefire that had been in place since 2022.

International human rights lawyer John Philpot says Yemen has the right to defend itself against Saudi aggression, holding Riyadh responsible for initiating the war and destabilizing the region.

Referring to the Saudi bombing of Sana’a airport and the violation of the ceasefire established in 2022, Philpot called for an end to the attacks, accountability for Saudi Arabia, and reparations for Yemen.

Philpot also condemned attacks on civilians, stressing the importance of upholding international humanitarian law. He expressed support for resistance against aggression and called for negotiations and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.