London, Rabi'I 24, 1439, Dec 12, 2017, SPA -- The International Quartet Committee on Yemen issued today a statement condemning the Iran-backed Houthi coup militias' inhumane practices in Yemen. The International Quartet Committee on Yemen included the Foreign Ministers of the United Kingdom, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, with senior officials of the US Government. In a statement issued by the UK government today, they expressed outrage at reports of indiscriminate killings and intimidation by the Houthis in Sana’a, including against members of the General People's Congress (GPC) and their families. Following their meeting in Abu Dhabi on 10 December 2017, they called upon the Houthis to cease actions to suppress or eliminate other political parties in Sana’a. In the context of a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation, the members discussed means of providing greater assistance to the Yemeni people, and facilitating the entry of humanitarian and commercial goods. The members agreed to enhance their efforts to prevent weapons smuggling into Yemen. The members urged all Yemeni parties to unify their efforts in search of responsible solutions for a stable and united Yemen. They agreed to meet frequently to monitor this concerning situation. --SPA 19:36 LOCAL TIME 16:36 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w561487