Saudi Arabia cancels alert in Najran for second time — Anadolu Agency

Saudi Arabia’s Civil Defense reported for the second time on September 28 that the danger had passed in the southern border region of Najran, which borders Yemen. An alert had been issued there shortly beforehand, Anadolu Agency reports.

Call to follow safety rules

After the alert was lifted, Civil Defense called on residents to continue following safety instructions. People were also asked not to gather or take photographs.

The agency did not specify the nature of the danger that prompted the alert in Najran.

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An alert was also issued in Jizan

Earlier the same day, Civil Defense issued an all-clear in Najran and the neighboring region of Jizan, shortly after a danger alert was announced in both areas.

In recent days, Saudi Arabia has faced a series of missile and drone attacks attributed to the Houthis. On July 20, the Houthis announced a “maritime blockade” of Saudi Arabia and later claimed missile and drone attacks on vessels and facilities linked to Saudi Arabia.

Since March 2015, Saudi Arabia has led a coalition supporting Yemen’s internationally recognized government in its confrontation with the Houthis. The Houthis have controlled Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, and several provinces since September 2014.