Press releases
- 14 Apr 2023 - Nearly 900 conflict-related detainees are being released by the parties in Yemen starting today, Friday, and over the course of three days. This comes under implementation of the plan agreed by the parties at the last meeting of the Supervisory Committee on...
- 02 Apr 2023 - By: The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg A year ago today, the warring sides in Yemen agreed to a Truce that lasted six months and expired last October. It was a moment of...
- 23 Mar 2023 - I wish Yemenis and all Muslims around the world a blessed Ramadan filled with peace and tranquility.This Ramadan, I hope Yemenis can come together and celebrate this month in safety and with dignity. I join all Yemeni men and women in the hope for lasting peace, for a future...
- 20 Mar 2023 - 20 March 2023, Palais des Nations, Geneva -- Good afternoon, everyone. Thank you for being here today. I’m pleased to announce that the 10-day meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement concluded today with a positive...
- 20 Mar 2023 - Joint statement by the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen and the International Committee of the Red Cross at the conclusion of the seventh meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the implementation of the Detainees’...
- 15 Mar 2023 - Thank you, Mr President, I brief you as Yemenis and Muslims around the world look forward to the holy month of Ramadan. Having lived in this region for many...
- 11 Mar 2023 - Amman, 11 March 2023- The seventh meeting of the Supervisory Committee on the Implementation of the Detainees’ Exchange Agreement started today, Saturday, in Switzerland. The Supervisory Committee is co-chaired by the Office of the Special...
- 16 Jan 2023 - Thank you, Mr. President. Allow me to start by welcoming the newly elected members to this Council. I look forward to work closely with you towards a peaceful, durable, and inclusive settlement...
- 11 Dec 2022 - First, thank you for convening this event. The Summit has been able to bring together an impressive group of civil society and political actors from across and beyond Yemen. It is my honor and pleasure to be invited to address this summit. I...
- 24 Nov 2022 - Good afternoon. It is very good to be back in New York and see you all. I have just briefed the Security Council on my mediation efforts and the latest...