"Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure cannot be justified."
\n\nPhotos from @OSINTWarfare/X and @zaqym/Instagram.
\n\nSingaporeans, including pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, should remain vigilant, follow the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' (MFA) travel advisories and register with MFA, said Senior Minister of State of the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) Zaqy Mohamad on Oct. 11.
\n\nHis comments come after a strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Oct. 10 killed at least 12 people and injured more than 300.
\n\nIn an Instagram post, Zaqy, who is also Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs, said he was "deeply saddened" by the recent attacks.
\n\n"My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families," he wrote.
\n\n"Every innocent life matters. Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure cannot be justified."
\n\nZaqy said he hoped for an end to the violence and for peace and stability to prevail in the region.
\n\nHe also noted that Saudi Arabia is home to Makkah and Madinah, the two holiest cities in Islam.
\n\n"I understand the concerns of Singaporeans, especially those with loved ones there or planning to perform Umrah. I urge Singaporeans, including our pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, to remain vigilant, follow MFA’s travel advisories and register with…
Original source: https://mothership.sg/
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