On International Women’s Day, we recognize the determination, leadership, and vision of Yemeni women who contribute to shaping their country’s future despite the immense challenges they are facing amid years of conflict. This…
Amman, 5 March 2026 – Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg has been actively engaging with Yemeni, regional and international actors, expressing his deep concern about the recent military escalation in the Middle East and…
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit to Moscow where he met with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Alexander Sergeevich Alimov, and other officials. They…
Thank you, Mr. President. Mr. President, as we navigate an increasingly contested world, where established rules and norms are under strain and where conflicts are multiplying across regions, we must be reminded that these…
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg met from 10 to 12 February, in Riyadh, with the newly appointed Prime Minister, Shaya Al-Zindani, members of the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and other Yemeni officials…
UN Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, welcomes the formation of a cabinet under the leadership of Prime Minister Shaya Al-Zindani. The Special Envoy notes that this development comes at a moment where renewed efforts are needed…
Resolution 2813 (2026), submitted by the United Kingdom, received 13 votes in favour and none against. Two countries – China and Russia – abstained. It calls for the effective, efficient and safe drawdown of the UN Mission to…
Mr. President, allow me to warmly welcome the newly elected members of the Security Council and I look forward to close and constructive cooperation in the period ahead with all of you. Mr. President, over the past months…
Amman, 8 January 2026 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has concluded a visit to Riyadh as part of his ongoing engagement with Yemeni, regional, and international actors. During the visit, he met with the…
Muscat- 23 December 2025 - The parties to the conflict in Yemen concluded today a twelve-day meeting in the Sultanate of Oman, during which they agreed to the new phase of releasing conflict-related detainees from all sides…
The Secretary-General strongly condemns the arbitrary detention on 18 December of a further 10 United Nations personnel by the Houthi de facto authorities, bringing the total number of UN detained personnel to 69. These…
New York, 17 December 2025 - I have just briefed the Security Council on the situation in Yemen – fresh off my visit to the region, including Saudi Arabia and Oman. Tensions have been simmering across Yemen. And dramatic new…