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Algeria condemns targeting of Mecca

By , based on El Khabar

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Algeria has condemned the targeting of Mecca and reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia. Algiers says it stands alongside the kingdom to protect Islam’s holy sites and all its territory, according to information provided by the Algerian authorities.

Algeria has strongly condemned the targeting of Mecca in Saudi Arabia by a hostile drone. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the attack as an “extremely serious act of aggression” against Muslim holy sites and an infringement of the sanctity of the Grand Mosque.

Algiers affirmed its full support for Saudi Arabia in protecting its holy sites and its entire territory. The ministry also renewed its backing for measures deemed necessary by Riyadh to guarantee its security, stability and sovereignty, according to a statement from Algerian diplomacy. Saudi Arabia

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The Houthis attack Saudi facilities and infrastructure, threatening shipping and driving up oil prices.

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  1. 21 OctSisi asks Egyptian parliament to approve military aid to Riyadh
  2. 21 OctMohammed bin Salman thanks Azali for support against Houthis
  3. 19 OctEgypt postpones vote on military support for Riyadh until 26 October
  4. 19 OctEgyptian expert says military aid to Riyadh would depend on its needs
  5. 18 OctEgypt pledges defensive support to Riyadh if requested
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