The UN Security Council condemned "in the strongest terms" on Thursday the escalation of Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and called on the militias "to cease such attacks immediately and without advance conditions."
In a statement, approved by all 15 Councilmembers, the Security Council said such attacks, which caused fatalities andinjuries among civilians and jeopardized their well-being, constitute gravethreats to the national security of the Kingdom and the entire region as wellas to the political process which is led by the United Nations.
The Council reiterated its full support for theefforts being exerted by the UN envoy to Yemen Martin Griffith, calling forcooperation with him in a constructive and continuous way to help him achievethe UN goals in Yemen.
The Security Council lauded the strenuousefforts the UN envoy is exerting to implement Stockholm arrangement to reach apolitical solution to the conflict in Yemen.
The statement expressed profound concern on theescalation of violence and the losses in humans and materials in Aden, Sanaa,Shabwa, and other parts of Yemen, calling on all parties to be committed totheir obligations according to the international humanitarian laws, includingthe guarantee to protect civilians, particularly children and facilitate theaccess of humanitarian organizations.
The Security Council noted the recentdevelopments in South Yemen, citing attempts to seize the State's institutionsusing violence, calling on all parties to observe self-constraint and protectregional safety of Yemen.
The Council also welcomed and fully supportedthe efforts exerted by Saudi Arabia for a dialogue on Yemen in Jeddah toresolve the crisis.
The Security Council also underscored the importance of accelerating steps to put Al-Hodeidah agreement in force, calling for free movement of UN mission personnel and equipment without any obstacles.
