Statement by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen on Ansar Allah's Recent Issuance of Currency

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17 Jul 2025

Statement by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen on Ansar Allah's Recent Issuance of Currency

The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen is deeply concerned by Ansar Allah’s minting of 50 Yemeni Rial coins and the printing of 200 Yemeni Rial banknotes.

Such unilateral actions are not the solution to the liquidity crisis and risk further undermining Yemen’s already fragile economy and deepening the fragmentation of its monetary and institutional frameworks.

It also violates the 23 July 2024 Understanding between the parties to de-escalate in the economic sphere. The Special Envoy reiterates his call to refrain from unilateral actions and instead work toward coordinated approaches and dialogue that support broader stabilization efforts and finding practical solutions that serve the interests of all Yemenis.

At a time when Yemenis across the country are facing mounting economic pressures, including rising costs of living, salary disruptions, and limited access to financial services, there is an urgent need to prioritize efforts that restore confidence, strengthen institutions, and deliver meaningful relief to the population.