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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

Message by UN Special Envoy for Yemen on the beginning of Ramadan

I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone in Yemen, at the start of the Holy month of Ramadan.

23 Apr 2020

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

Mr. President,

Thank you very much indeed for giving me the opportunity to brief this Council.

16 Apr 2020

Joint Appeal by the UN Secretary-General’s Envoys to the Middle East

11 April 2020 - On 23 March, the Secretary-General launched an appeal for an immediate Global Ceasefire, urging all warring parties to pull back from hostilities, put aside mistrust and animosity, and silence their guns.

12 Apr 2020

SECURITY COUNCIL PRESS STATEMENT ON YEMEN

The Members of the Security Council endorsed the Secretary-General’s call of 25 March for those fighting in Yemen to immediately cease hostilities, focus on reaching a negotiated political settlement, and to do everything possible to counter an outbreak of COVID-19.

10 Apr 2020