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Statement by the Special Envoy on recent military escalation in Yemen

Amman, 21 June 2020 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, strongly denounces the continued military escalation across Yemen, particularly the recent increasing hostilities in the governorates of Ma’rib an

21 Jun 2020

Yemeni Women and the Office of the Special Envoy discuss Gender-Inclusive Ceasefires and Community Safety

Amman, 16 June 2020 - The Office of the Special Envoy for Yemen concluded today a virtual two-day meeting with Yemeni women peace actors, held on 15 and 16 June 2020.

16 Jun 2020

UN Special Envoy’s office for Yemen concludes first online mass consultations

Amman, 10 June 2020 - The Office of the Special Envoy for Yemen has concluded the first large-scale virtual consultation with hundreds of Yemenis on the opportunities and challenges of peace in Yemen, including the UN’s ongoing efforts to mediate betw

10 Jun 2020

Message by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen on the occasion of Eid el Fitr

I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to the people of Yemen on the occasion of Eid el Fitr. I wish you all health and safety.

22 May 2020

Briefing to United Nations Security Council by the Special Envoy for Yemen – Mr. Martin Griffiths

Thanks very much. Thank you Mr. President, and I want to start by extending my warmest wishes to the people of Yemen, of course firstly, and to Muslims across the world for the holy month of Ramadan.

14 May 2020

Security Council Press Statement on Instability in Southern Yemen

The members of the Security Council expressed their strong concern at the 25 April declaration of the Southern Transitional Council (STC).

30 Apr 2020

Note to correspondents in response to questions on Yemen

In response to questions on Yemen, the Spokesman had the following to say:

28 Apr 2020

Statement by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen on developments in the south

Amman, 27 April 2020 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, is concerned by the 25 April declaration by the Southern Transitional Council (STC).

27 Apr 2020