Press releases
- 05 Nov 2019 - I congratulate the Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council on reaching an agreement on the way forward. The signing of this agreement is an important step for our collective efforts to advance a peaceful settlement to the conflict in Yemen. Listening to...
- 25 Oct 2019 - The Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, met with the Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman in Riyadh yesterday. They discussed ways to support the political process in Yemen as well as efforts towards the implementation of the...
- 17 Oct 2019 - Mr. President, Thank you for giving me this opportunity to brief this Council. Mr. President, In recent months I have been warning darkly of the perils facing Yemen, including the prospects for instability in the south; and the frightening risks of the country being drawn into...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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. The Special Envoy...
- 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...
- 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, Today I will argue, on the basis of the facts in front of us, that we have no time to waste before moving forward with purpose...
- 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...
- 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. The Special Envoy calls on all parties to exercise...