During visit to Aden the capital… UN envoy calls for de-escalation throughout Yemen stressing release of United Nations Employees
SMA NEWS – ADEN THE CAPITAL
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg held a meeting with Rashad Al-Alimi, chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, on Thursday, during which they stressed the critical need for constructive dialogue to achieve broader de-escalation throughout Yemen.
According to a press statement released by Grundberg’s office, the UN envoy also voiced deep concern for the UN personnel currently detained in Yemen and reiterated UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ urgent call for their immediate release.
Grundberg’s visit to Aden the capital followed his trip to Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday, where he met with senior Omani officials and Mohammed Abdul Salam, head of the Houthi negotiating delegation.
According to a separate statement from Grundberg’s office on the social media platform X, the discussions in Muscat centered on advancing peace efforts and reducing tensions throughout Yemen.
During his meeting with Abdul Salam, Grundberg underscored the urgent need for comprehensive de-escalation and highlighted the importance of prioritizing the interests of the Yemeni people. He also called for constructive dialogue among all parties involved in the long-standing conflict.
The UN envoy stressed the urgent need to reduce the military escalation throughout Yemen, stressing the need to put the interests of the Yemeni people at the top of priorities, and Grundberg issued a call to all Yemeni parties to engage in a “constructive dialogue” that contributes to ending the conflict and achieving lasting peace.
Grundberg renewed the urgent call on the UN Secretary-General for the immediate and unconditional release of UN staff detained by the Houthi militia in Sanaa
The detention of UN personnel remains a pressing issue. Since June 2023, the Houthi group has held dozens of UN staff in Sanaa, prompting repeated calls from the UN for the immediate and unconditional release of these detainees, including UN staff, aid workers, and civil society members.
