Yemen’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Abdullah Al-Saadi, held talks with the UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mohammed Yahya, to discuss the latest developments in Yemen’s humanitarian situation amid the ongoing repercussions of Houthi militia attacks, and ways to meet the needs of affected and displaced populations.
In the same context, Ambassador Al-Saadi warned during the meeting of the deterioration of humanitarian conditions resulting from these attacks on civilians and state institutions, particularly in the governorates of Taiz, Marib, and Aden, and the casualties and displacement they have caused, in addition to the siege, road closures, and obstruction of essential supplies.
For his part, Al-Saadi emphasized the need to intensify efforts to mobilize humanitarian funding and engage with donor countries to address growing needs, especially in light of new waves of displacement, stressing the importance of prioritizing food, health, and shelter assistance, and mitigating the risks of disease outbreaks.
He noted that the Yemeni government expresses concern over the Houthi militia’s continued recruitment and use of children in combat operations, calling for intensified international efforts to halt these violations and hold those responsible accountable. He also reiterated the Yemeni government’s condemnation of the Houthi militia’s continued arbitrary detention of UN staff and humanitarian workers, demanding their immediate release.
For his part, Yahya expressed the UN’s concern regarding the humanitarian repercussions of the recent escalation by the Houthi militia, particularly the displacement of more than a quarter of a million people and the rapid deterioration of conditions in Taiz city, reiterating the call for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, respect for international humanitarian law, and ensuring safe and sustainable passage for humanitarian aid.
Yahya added that the UN stands with the Yemeni people and remains committed to continuing humanitarian assistance despite challenges stemming from funding shortages, security conditions, and restrictions on humanitarian access. These warnings come amid the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Yemen and the increasing basic needs of affected and displaced populations, highlighting the importance of intensifying international efforts to secure the necessary funding for the humanitarian response.
These developments underscore the urgent need to ensure aid reaches its intended beneficiaries and to protect civilians and humanitarian workers amid the ongoing escalation.
Source: Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA)
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