Secretary-General Organization of Islamic Cooperation Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed has strongly condemned the Houthi attacks targeting Makkah, Madinah, Taif, Jeddah and other locations in Saudi Arabia.

According to a statement issued by the OIC, the Secretary-General also denounced the desecration of Islamic holy sites by the Houthis, terming the attacks cowardly and unacceptable.

He said the targeting of Wadi al-Maghmmas near the plain of Arafat demonstrated a disregard for the sanctity of holy places and the safety of civilians.

Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed called on the Muslim world to adopt a strong and responsible stance to counter Houthi extremism and bring an end to their criminal acts.

He said attacks on Islamic holy sites constituted an assault on the entire Muslim Ummah.

The OIC Secretary-General also called for urgent action by the international community against attacks on Islamic holy sites and accountability for those responsible.

He expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed the OIC's full support for the Kingdom's efforts to safeguard its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.