Arab League condemns Iranian plane's unauthorized landing at Sana'a airport
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The Arab League has strongly condemned the unauthorized landing of an Iranian plane at Sana'a International Airport, describing it as a blatant violation of Yemen's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the Arab League stated that the landing occurred without prior coordination with the internationally recognized Yemeni government. This action, amid escalating regional tensions, increases the risk of infringing upon state sovereignty and disrupting regional stability. The Arab League emphasized that the incident is a serious breach of international law, underscoring the importance of respecting state borders and international interstate relations. The League continues to monitor the Yemeni crisis, rejecting practices that undermine Yemeni state institutions or territorial integrity, and affirmed its solidarity with Yemen's leadership and people, supporting measures taken by the Yemeni government to safeguard national security and restore stability.
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