UN envoy warns Yemen has returned to ‘full-scale war’, urges dialogue
Summary
The United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has warned that Yemen has returned to full-scale war due to ongoing fighting between the Houthis and the internationally recognized government. The conflict is severely affecting civilians, especially women and children, and the envoy called for political negotiations to end the violence.Key Facts
- Fighting between the Houthis and Yemen’s government forces has intensified, leading to full-scale war.
- Civilians, including many children, are suffering from increased violence, with at least 46 killed and over 130 injured since August.
- The conflict in Yemen impacts regional security and international trade routes.
- The UN envoy urged the Security Council to support peace talks instead of relying on military gains.
- The Yemeni government accuses the Iran-backed Houthis of threatening regional stability and asks for stronger international actions to cut off arms and funding to the group.
- Saudi Arabia, supporting the Yemeni government, reported attacks on its King Khalid International Airport, resulting in three deaths.
- Gulf states and European countries have condemned attacks on Saudi Arabia linked to the conflict.
- Saudi Arabia’s UN representative called on the Security Council to act on the dangerous escalation and prevent Yemen from becoming a base for threats against Saudi security.
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