Mr. AbdulWahab al-Durra, the Minister of Transport, strongly condemned on Saturday the economic aggression orchestrated by the US-Saudi alliance, saying that this was caused by Yemen’s strong support for Gaza.
Speaking during a meeting with representatives from travel agencies in Sana’a, Minister al-Durra underscored the coalition’s efforts to exacerbate the plight of Yemenis through various means.
Highlighting the coalition’s airstrikes on Salif port, Sana’a, and Hodeida international airports as grave breaches of international law, al-Durra lamented the recent economic blockade, including illicit measures imposed on banks.
He decried the deliberate hindrance of flights to Jordan, the sole destination, alongside restrictions on supplies and reservations at Yemenia offices and travel agencies.
Al-Durra outlined ongoing challenges imposed by the coalition, such as reducing passenger numbers from Sana’a Airport, canceling flights to Cairo, and other essential destinations.
He emphasized the relentless economic blockade since the conflict’s onset, with minimal flight permissions granted solely to Jordan during ceasefires.
The Minister hailed negotiations that expanded flight options to Jordan but condemned these actions as part of a broader scheme by the US and Britain to deter Yemen’s support for Gaza, enabling continued oppression by the Zionist regime.
Al-Durra vehemently rejected the decision to halt supplies and reservations, vowing to resist measures aimed at shuttering Sana’a Airport and dismantling Yemen Airways.
He warned of adverse impacts on the travel market and companies that had previously shown signs of recovery, affirming readiness to take necessary measures against coalition transgressions.
Khalil Jahaf, Acting Chairman of Yemen Airlines, echoed al-Durra’s sentiments, condemning coalition directives disrupting sales and violating industry regulations.
He clarified that funds withdrawn from Yemen Airways’ accounts covered operational expenses and employee entitlements, denying any confiscation or freezing of assets.
Raed Jabal, Undersecretary of the Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority, accused the coalition of plundering airline balances to cripple Yemen’s economy further.
He called for an end to restrictions on Sana’a Airport, urging support for travel companies to fulfill their civil aviation duties.
The meeting concluded with a denunciation of coalition tactics aimed at undermining Yemeni Airlines, portraying them as tools of oppression.
It highlighted the destruction of vital air transport infrastructure, exacerbating the suffering of Yemenis, particularly patients and students denied access to essential services abroad.
The coalition’s blockade on flights was condemned as a violation of international agreements, exacerbating Yemen’s humanitarian crisis.
