Kenya condemns strikes amid escalating Middle East conflict
Kenya has strongly condemned the recent strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East.
In a statement issued by President William Ruto on Monday, Kenya expressed grave concern over what it described as the “regionalisation” of the conflict, warning that the widening hostilities pose a serious threat to international peace and security.
He noted that the expansion of the conflict beyond its initial theatre risks destabilising not only the Middle East but also the broader global order at a time of heightened geopolitical fragility.
“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,” Ruto said.
Kenya underscored the importance of diplomacy and collective action, calling for urgent multi-stakeholder engagement aimed at de-escalation and the prevention of further violence.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to peaceful conflict resolution and urged all parties involved to exercise maximum restraint and prioritise dialogue over military confrontation.
The latest developments have raised international alarm, with fears that continued escalation could disrupt global security, trade routes and economic stability.
Kenya has consistently advocated for adherence to international law and the protection of civilian lives in all conflict situations.
Thousands of people are stranded across the Middle East as Iran launched attacks across the region in response to a massive and ongoing attack against it by the US and Israel.
In Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, two luxury hotels and its main airport – the world’s busiest by passenger traffic – have been damaged.
Also damaged was Dubai International Airport (DXB) in what authorities have called an “incident”.
Thousands of flights have been grounded to and from the Middle East, in one of the most serious disruptions to global travel since the Covid-19 pandemic.