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01 Oct 2019 - The Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, has just arrived in Sana’a for a two-day visit. He commended once again yesterday's unilateral release of detainees by Ansar Allah. “Such initiatives help create a conducive environment and build confidence for the resumption of the peace process”, Mr. Griffiths said.
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30 Sep 2019 - Amman, 30 September 2019 - The Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, welcomes the initiative by Ansar Allah to unilaterally release detainees. He calls on all parties to ensure the safe return of the released detainees to their homes. “I hope this step will lead to further initiatives that will facilitate the exchange of all the conflict-related detainees as per the Stockholm Agreement” Mr. Griffiths added. -
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25 Sep 2019 - Amman, 25 September 2019 - The Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths is saddened by the recent military activity that claimed once again the lives of scores of civilians, including children. “This is yet another heartbreaking event. ” Mr. Griffiths said. -
21 Sep 2019 - 21 September 2019, New York - The Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, welcomes the initiative announced by Ansar Allah on 20 September, on the cessation of hostile military acts against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He also welcomes the expression of further openness towards the implementation of the Prisoner Exchange Agreement and the desire for a political solution to end the conflict.
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16 Sep 2019 - Thank you, indeed Mr. President, and thank you for giving me again the opportunity to brief the Council today on the situation in Yemen. Mr. President, -
15 Sep 2019 - The Secretary-General condemns Saturday’s attacks on Aramco oil facilities in the Eastern Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia claimed by the Houthis. The Secretary-General calls upon all parties to exercise maximum restraint, prevent any escalation amid heightened tensions and to comply at all times with International Humanitarian Law.
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14 Sep 2019 - “The UN Special Envoy for Yemen is extremely concerned about the drone attacks claimed by Ansar Allah today against two major oil facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The recent military escalation is extremely worrying.
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01 Sep 2019 - Mass casualties reported following air strikes in Dhamar Governorate Sana’a, 1 September 2019 –On 1 September, air strikes hit a former community college compound on the northern outskirts of Dhamar City. According to sources on the ground, as many as 170 prisoners were being held in a detention facility within the compound.
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20 Aug 2019 - Thank you very much, Madam President, thank you for this opportunity Madam President, -
14 Aug 2019 - In answers to questions asked about the situation in Yemen, the Spokesman said the following:
