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31 Aug 2025 - Amman, 31 August 2025 -I strongly condemn the new wave of arbitrary detentions of UN personnel today in Sana’a and Hudaydah by Ansar Allah, as well as the forced entry into UN premises and seizure of UN property. At least 11 UN personnel were detained. These arrests come in addition to 23 UN personnel currently in detention, some detained since 2021 and 2023, and one colleague who died in detention earlier this year. -
31 Aug 2025 - Amman, 31 August 2025 - The Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, is following with great concern recent developments in Yemen, where Ansar-Allah controlled areas have continued to be subject to Israeli strikes following Ansar Allah attacks against Israel. -
Photo by the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council office
20 Aug 2025 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Riyadh, where he met with President of the Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi. They discussed the urgent need to address the deteriorating living conditions for Yemenis and to make progress toward a political agreement that opens a path toward a just and sustainable peace. -
Photo by: OSESGY/Abdel Rahman Alzorgan
19 Aug 2025 - Jacob Al-Sufyani: In light of the escalation in Gaza, to what extent have the regional conflicts and tensions hindered your efforts in Yemen, especially amid increasing overlap between the regional files? -
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11 Aug 2025 - The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) conducted consecutive technical meetings last week in Amman with representatives from the Government of Yemen and the Joint Forces Command in the UN-facilitated Military Coordination Committee (MCC). -
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11 Jul 2025 - The Secretary-General strongly condemns the resumption of Houthi attacks on civilian vessels transiting the Red Sea, especially the attacks that took place over 6 to 8 July 2025. -
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10 Jul 2025 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, is deeply concerned by the recent escalation by Ansar Allah in the Red Sea, including the attack that led to the sinking of the commercial vessel Eternity C on 8 July, resulting in deaths, injuries, and individuals still missing. He extends his condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery to those injured, and calls for the safe and prompt return of the missing to their loved ones. -
Photo credit: OSESGY/Abdel Rahman Alzorgan
09 Jul 2025 - Thank you Mr. President. -
Photo: Government of Yemen
02 Jul 2025 - Amman, 2 July 2025 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to Aden where he met with Yemeni Prime Minister, Salem Bin Buraik, and engaged in discussions with members of civil society and women leaders of political parties and components. -
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12 Jun 2025 - Thank you, Madame President. Madame President, families across Yemen have just celebrated Eid al-Adha: coming together with their families, friends and wider community. I want to start my briefing by wishing all Yemenis Eid Mubarak.
