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The UN Special Envoy briefed the Security Council on the rapidly evolving developments in Yemen and the region, highlighting the 6 May cessation of hostilities between the U.S. and Ansar Allah, and underlining the urgency for a renewed focus on a Yemeni-owned peace process.
Briefings to the Security Council
15 May 2025
April 2025
Closed session
15 Apr 2025
The Special Envoy voiced concern over rising tensions in Yemen, called for the release of detained UN staff, and restraint from all parties. He highlighted the importance of a ceasefire, economic compromise, and an inclusive political process, while ensuring space for UN mediation.
06 Mar 2025
The Special Envoy acknowledged recent de-escalation in Gaza and the Red Sea, expressed concern over continued military activity in Yemen, and reiterated the call for the release of detained UN staff, emphasizing the need for a sustainable political settlement.
13 Feb 2025
Briefing the Security Council UN Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, emphasized the urgent need for de-escalation and renewed efforts toward a sustainable peace process in Yemen amidst heightened regional tensions.
21 Jan 2025
UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, briefed the Security Council on the developments in Yemen and the progress of mediation efforts.
12 Dec 2024
November 2024
Closed session
13 Nov 2024
Grundberg briefed the Council on the 100th day since the arbitrary detention of staff and military and humanitarian developments in Yemen.
31 Oct 2024
During his briefing, the Special Envoy emphasized the intensifying military escalation in the Middle East, including Yemen, where UN personnel are increasingly at risk, and Ansar Allah continues arbitrary detentions. He called for regional de-escalation to prevent further escalation.
23 Oct 2024
During his briefing, the Special Envoy warned the Council of the risk of a return to full-scale war while reminding the parties to fulfill their commitment to de-escalation and dialogue.
02 Sep 2024
The briefing underscored the escalating regional tensions affecting Yemen, the urgent need for de-escalation, and the importance of a unified international approach to support a sustainable peace process.
02 Sep 2024
In his briefing to the UN Security Council, UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg reported on recent economy escalation, a fragile military situation, and a constricted mediation space.
13 Jun 2024
In his recent briefing to the UN Security Council, UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg provided updates from Aden, about the urgent need to address the deteriorating living conditions for Yemenis and make progress toward securing a roadmap agreement that ends the war and opens a path to just peace.
14 May 2024
In his briefing to the UN Security Council, the Special Envoy Grundberg underscored the critical need for broader regional de-escalation and a nationwide ceasefire in Yemen.
15 Apr 2024
In his briefing to the Security Council today, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, reported that the mediation space in Yemen has grown more complex.
14 Mar 2024
In his briefing to the Security Council, the UN Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, said that progress was being made until recently including securing commitments in late December 2023 by the parties to the conflict to a nationwide ceasefire, measures to improve living con
14 Feb 2024
January 2024
Closed session
15 Jan 2024
December 2023
Closed session
15 Dec 2023
November 2023
Closed session
16 Nov 2023
October 2023
Closed session
13 Oct 2023
September 2023
Closed session
11 Sep 2023
UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, briefed the Security Council on recent developments in Yemen and his efforts to mediate an agreement between the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah that sets Yemen on a path to sustainably end the conflict.
16 Aug 2023
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, briefed the Security Council on the progress of peace mediation efforts.
10 Jul 2023
June 2023
Closed session
12 Jun 2023
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, briefed the Security Council on the latest developments in Yemen and on his continued engagement with the Yemeni parties and regional interlocutors to establish a ceasefire and launch a political process.
17 May 2023
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, briefed the Security Council today on the latest developments in Yemen and his peace efforts.
17 Apr 2023
UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg briefed the Security Council on the political developments in Yemen, the outlook forward.
23 Mar 2023
February 2023
Closed session
15 Feb 2023
UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg briefed the Security Council on the current situation in Yemen.
17 Jan 2023
December 2022
Closed session
13 Dec 2022
