UN envoy urges halt to escalation, protection of civilians in Mokha and Marib
UN envoy to Yemen warns of recent attacks and calls on all parties to exercise restraint and de-escalate tensions.
Key Takeaways
AIThe United Nations Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has called for an immediate halt to military escalation and for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure following recent attacks in Mokha and Marib.
Grundberg stated that the latest attacks by the Houthi group have put civilians in Mokha and Marib at serious risk, expressing deep concern over these developments on the ground.
He added that safeguarding civilians must remain a top priority, stressing the importance of all parties adhering to international humanitarian law.
In this context, the envoy urged all Yemeni parties to exercise maximum restraint and take concrete steps to de-escalate tensions, in order to protect the safety of the population and vital infrastructure.