Saudi-led coalition confirms Houthi attack at Mocha port in Yemen

Source: Xinhua| 2017-07-29 22:39:08|Editor: Mu Xuequan
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RIYADH, July 29 (Xinhua) -- Saudi-led coalition announced on Saturday that Houthi militias have targeted Mocha port on the Red Sea coast of Yemen with boat bomb, Al Arabiya local news reported.

The coalition confirmed that no casualties were reported in the blast, citing the reason for the intention of the militias to hinder the arrival of medicines and food to Yemenis.

The coalition called upon the international community to pressure Houthis to deter to international decisions.

The coalition is developing the targeted port to be the gate for the arrival of humanitarian assistances, especially to Taiz city and temporary alternatives to Al Hadida port that is under the control of Houthis.

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