The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, acknowledged the significant challenges in advancing a resolution to the Yemeni crisis and implementing the UN roadmap signed by the parties in late 2023. He stressed that there's "no quick fix" for the complex situation. In ...
On January 13, 2025, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed bin Mubarak met with UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to discuss encouraging the Iran-backed Houthi group to engage in peace efforts. The meeting focused on reviving the political process, addressing escalating Houthi violations against civilians, an...
On January 12, 2025, UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, arrived in Tehran after visits to Muscat and Sana'a. His trip is part of a series of regional and national meetings to advance Yemen peace efforts. On January 9, Grundberg left Sana'a, under the control of the Iran-backed Hou...
On the evening of January 6, 2025, Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, arrived in the capital, Sana'a, which is under the control of the Houthi group, internationally classified as a terrorist organization. His visit follows meetings held in Muscat, Oman, where he engag...
The United Nations envoy to Yemen, Jan Grundberg, revealed on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, that discussions were held with representatives from the Yemeni government within the Military Coordination Committee in the Jordanian capital, focusing on the planning and management of ceasefire agreement...
On Friday, December 5, 2024, Yemeni Foreign Minister Shaya Al-Zindani engaged in separate meetings with the UN and U.S. Special Envoys on the sidelines of the 20th Regional Security Forum in Manama, Bahrain. The discussions centered on recent developments in Yemen and ongoing Houthi violations aga...
On November 12, 2024, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, announced that he met with senior Omani officials and the spokesperson for the Houthi group, classified as a terrorist organization, in Muscat. The meeting included Mohamed Abdul Salam, head of the Houthi negotiating delega...
On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the Office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen emphasized the urgent need to abandon the zero-sum approach to safeguard the country's economy from further deterioration. The office stated that "positive signals must be translated into concrete actions that be...
Hans Grundberg, the United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, emphasized the urgent need for measures to de-escalate tensions in the Red Sea to prevent further destabilization. His remarks came at the conclusion of a two-day visit to Cairo, where he met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelattiy ...
Ahmed Bin Mubarak, the internationally recognized Prime Minister of Yemen, urged for increased international support on Tuesday to halt the decline of the national currency, which has recently plummeted below 2,000 rials per US dollar. This call came during his meeting with Norway’s Speci...
Hans Grundberg, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, expressed deep concern on Thursday regarding the cascading effects of regional escalation in the Middle East on peace efforts in Yemen. During a meeting in Moscow with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin, Grundberg emphasized that int...
The office of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen reported on Saturday, October 5, 2024, that a meeting with members of the Yemeni Al-Rashad Party was held to discuss developments in Yemen and the region, proposing steps toward economic recovery and launching an inclusive political process. In a sta...
NEW YORK, USA — On September 26, 2024, Rashad Alimi, the President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, met with UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg during his attendance at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. According to the official Yemeni News Agency, Saba, Alimi...
On September 21, 2024, the Egyptian government emphasized that the security and stability of Yemen, as well as the safety of maritime navigation in the Red Sea, are top priorities for Egypt's national security and for the broader Arab region. This statement was made during a meeting in Wash...
UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to London on Friday, September 13, 2024, where he held what his office described as "high-level" meetings with senior officials. In a statement, Grundberg's office revealed that he engaged in discussions with Deputy For...
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg warned the UN Security Council on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, of the risk of a full-scale return to war in Yemen, highlighting the potential humanitarian suffering and regional repercussions. During his briefing to the Council, Grundberg expressed concern a...