Gerald Kyalo. (geraldbway).
President William Ruto has strongly condemned the missile strikes targeting American bases in the Gulf region, stating that the regionalisation of the conflict poses a grave threat to international peace and security. The strikes, carried out by Iran in retaliation to attacks by the United States and Israel, targeted several countries including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain.
In a statement, Ruto emphasized the need for multilateral engagement to resolve the crisis, saying "At this defining and perilous moment in global history, longstanding multilateral institutions remain indispensable frameworks for the resolution of the current crisis in the Middle East".
The attacks have resulted in casualties, with two people killed in Abu Dhabi, including a Pakistani civilian, and four injured. The UAE's defence ministry reported that 137 missiles and 209 drones were fired at its territory on Saturday. Witnesses in Dubai said they heard an explosion and saw missiles streak across the sky, while others reported hearing an explosion and seeing smoke rising from the man-made island, The Palm.
Ruto's condemnation comes as the international community calls for restraint and de-escalation in the region. The Kenyan government is urging all parties involved to seek diplomatic solutions to the conflict, prioritizing the safety of civilians and protecting global peace and security.
The situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with tensions escalating between Iran and Israel. The international community is on high alert, with many countries calling for an immediate ceasefire and a return to negotiations.
In a statement, Ruto emphasized the need for multilateral engagement to resolve the crisis, saying "At this defining and perilous moment in global history, longstanding multilateral institutions remain indispensable frameworks for the resolution of the current crisis in the Middle East".
The attacks have resulted in casualties, with two people killed in Abu Dhabi, including a Pakistani civilian, and four injured. The UAE's defence ministry reported that 137 missiles and 209 drones were fired at its territory on Saturday. Witnesses in Dubai said they heard an explosion and saw missiles streak across the sky, while others reported hearing an explosion and seeing smoke rising from the man-made island, The Palm.
Ruto's condemnation comes as the international community calls for restraint and de-escalation in the region. The Kenyan government is urging all parties involved to seek diplomatic solutions to the conflict, prioritizing the safety of civilians and protecting global peace and security.
The situation in the Middle East remains volatile, with tensions escalating between Iran and Israel. The international community is on high alert, with many countries calling for an immediate ceasefire and a return to negotiations.
