New York, USA – The UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, called for de-escalation and urged restraint from any actions or movements that could trigger a new round of violence in the country.
He also warned of the serious consequences of the deteriorating situation for civilians and the peace process.
A call for restraint
The UN envoy urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any steps
that could escalate tensions or undermine efforts to achieve stability.
He also stressed the importance of prioritizing dialogue over military options.
Warning of the repercussions of escalation
He stressed that any further escalation would have serious humanitarian and security repercussions.
These repercussions could deepen the suffering of the Yemeni people
and hinder international and regional efforts to advance the political process.
Supporting peace efforts
The UN envoy reiterated the United Nations’ commitment to continuing to work
with all parties and regional and international partners to support the peace process.
He also called for creating the appropriate conditions for resuming the political process
and reaching a comprehensive and sustainable solution that ends the conflict in Yemen.
