Barran Press
On Monday, the United Nations Security Council announced that it will convene several important sessions this week in light of the escalating situation in the Middle East, with discussions focusing on Lebanon, Yemen, and Western Sahara.
Regarding Yemen, the Security Council stated that an open monthly briefing and closed consultations will take place on Tuesday. The session will feature briefings from several key figures, including Hans Grundberg, the Special Envoy for Yemen; Joyce Msuya, the Acting Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs; a civil society representative; and Michael Barry, the head of the UN Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement.
Earlier in the day, Yemen's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Abdullah Al-Saadi, met with UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to discuss peace efforts in Yemen in advance of the upcoming Security Council session.
According to the official Yemeni news agency Saba, Al-Saadi highlighted the political developments, economic conditions, humanitarian issues, and ongoing efforts to establish peace and enhance security and stability in the region.
The ambassador reiterated the Yemeni government's commitment to the peace process and its dedication to supporting regional and international efforts aimed at ending the conflict and achieving a comprehensive, just, and sustainable peace that meets the aspirations of the Yemeni people, in accordance with the agreed political solution references.
These references include the Gulf Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference, and Security Council Resolution 2216, all aimed at securing peace and stability in Yemen.
Grundberg last briefed the Security Council on August 15, calling on the Houthis to immediately and unconditionally release all United Nations employees, NGOs, civil society members, diplomatic missions, and private sector individuals they have detained, while urging them to cease further arbitrary arrests. He also noted the group's closure and raid of the UN Human Rights Office in Sana'a on August 3 and highlighted the ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. He emphasized the need for all parties to prioritize the welfare of the Yemeni people, stating, "Your responsibility lies primarily with Yemen. We need to refocus on Yemen and find solutions for its problems."