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In response to questions about Gaza, the Spokesman said the following: The Secretary-General urges all parties to make every effort to prevent a return to hostilities in Gaza. He calls for humanitarian aid to flow back into Gaza immediately and for the release of all hostages.

Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General: The Secretary-General is closely following developments in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory as the first phase of the ceasefire and hostage release deal reaches its conclusion. The past six weeks have provided a fragile but vital…

Madam President, may I begin by wishing all Yemenis and Muslims around the world Ramadan Kareem as they start this period of reflection and coming together for the Holy Month. While Muslims around the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, unfortunately this celebration will not be…

Dear members of the press, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and thank you for coming. I address you as the United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, at the conclusion of my fourth visit to Somalia, which I undertook from 4 to 11 May 2025.

In continuation of its efforts to promote an inclusive and sustainable peace process for Yemen, the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) conducted a series of political dialogues in Aden, with civil society representatives from across various governorates in Yemen…

Amman, 27 March 2025 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, has concluded a visit to Brussels, where he briefed the European Union’s (EU) Political and Security Committee on the latest developments in Yemen, and his ongoing engagements. During his visit, Special Envoy Grundberg held…

The Secretary-General is gravely concerned about the airstrikes conducted by the United States over the course of 17 and 18 April in and around Yemen’s port of Ra’s Isa, which reportedly resulted in scores of civilian casualties, including five humanitarian workers injured. Humanitarian assistance…

"Echoing the Secretary-General, I am gravely concerned about the impact of the US airstrikes in and around Ras Isa port on civilians, particularly truck drivers and port workers, as well as on civilian infrastructure. The cycle of attacks on the Red Sea by Ansar Allah and US airstrikes in response…

Waheeb Al Nosari : How would you characterize the current situation in Yemen in light of the recent developments? UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg: Yemen is still reeling from ten years of conflict and millions of Yemenis are struggling under the weight of prolonged hardship. Regional developments…

Mogadishu – On her latest visit, the Independent Expert on the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia today called on the Somali authorities to step up their efforts on a range of human rights issues for the good of all Somalis. “As we consider the UN and AU transition in Somalia, I call upon the…

Dear members of the press, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and thank you for coming. I address you as the United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, at the conclusion of my fourth visit to Somalia, which I undertook from 4 to 11 May 2025. Let me begin my…

Dear members of the press, Ladies and gentlemen, Good morning and thank you for coming. I address you as the United Nations Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Somalia, at the conclusion of my fourth visit to Somalia, which I undertook from 4 to 11 May 2025. Let me begin my…