GENEVA, Oct 13 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warned Tuesday that escalating hostilities in West Asia could have "disastrous" consequences for tens of millions of people, urging immediate efforts to protect civilians, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
World : Red Cross Warns Escalating Mideast Hostilities Could Have 'Disastrous' Consequences
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- Spoljaric warned that strikes on ports, airports, and essential infrastructure could have severe consequences for communities dependent on them.
- "A further intensification of hostilities would be disastrous for tens of millions of people," she said, calling for urgent de-escalation to prevent further civilian suffering.
- Saudi Arabia has faced a series of attacks in recent days on airports and civilian facilities amid an escalating military confrontation with the Yemeni Houthi group.
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