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09 Feb 2025 - The Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) concluded on 19 December 2024 another round of political dialogues in Amman, Jordan, as part of its ongoing efforts to foster an inclusive and sustainable peace process for Yemen. -
25 Jan 2025 - I strongly condemn the arbitrary detention by the Houthi de facto authorities on 23 January of seven additional United Nations personnel in areas under their control. -
24 Jan 2025 - Amman, 24 January 2025 - A three-day meeting between the Office of the Special Envoy for Yemen and representatives from the Joint Forces Command in the Military Coordination Committee (MCC) took place from 21 and 23 January in Amman to discuss different aspects of planning needed to achieve and sustain a ceasefire. -
22 Jan 2025 - "The release of the Galaxy Leader crew is heartwarming news that puts an end to the arbitrary detention and separation that they and their families endured for more than a year. This is a step in the right direction, and I urge Ansar Allah to continue these positive steps on all fronts, including ending all maritime attacks. -
Photo by OSESGY/Abdel Rahman Alzorgan
15 Jan 2025 - Thank you, Mr. President. -
Photo by the Government of Yemen
14 Jan 2025 - Amman, 14 January 2025 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg concluded a visit to Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he met with Yemen’s Prime Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak and Foreign Minister Shayea Al-Zindani, as well as with senior Saudi officials and the diplomatic community. Photo by the Government of Yemen -
Photo by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran
13 Jan 2025 - Amman, 13 January 2025 - UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg concluded today a visit to Iran’s capital Tehran, during which the resumption of a Yemeni-owned political process under the auspices of the United Nations was in focus. In Tehran, the Envoy met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and other senior Iranian officials. -
09 Jan 2025 - Amman, January 9, 2025 — The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Sana’a. He held discussions with senior political and military officials to renew engagement on the political process, focusing on addressing challenges and exploring possibilities for advancing peace within the region’s complex context. -
31 Dec 2024 - New York, 30 December 2024 Madam President [US Permanent Representative Linda Thomas-Greenfield], Distinguished members of the Security Council, The Middle East is witnessing yet another dangerous escalation. The hostilities unfolding between Israel and the Houthis have taken an escalatory turn over the past weeks. -
27 Dec 2024 - The Secretary-General is gravely concerned about intensified escalation in Yemen and Israel. Israeli airstrikes today on Sana’a International Airport, the Red Sea ports and power stations in Yemen are especially alarming. The airstrikes reportedly resulted in numerous casualties including at least three killed and dozens more injured.
