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Establishment of observation posts leads to reduction in violence in Hudaydah
HUDAYDAH, 8 November 2019 — The recent establishment of five Observation Posts along the Hudaydah city frontlines has led to a significant reduction in violence on the ground. The Head of UNMHA and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Abhijit Guha, commends the…
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Four observation posts established in line with Hudaydah Agreement
HUDAYDAH, 22 October 2019 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Abhijit Guha, welcomes the establishment of four joint observation posts by Yemeni parties along the Hudaydah city…
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Phases of mutual redeployment agreed during fifth RCC meeting between parties
The Members of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) held their fifth joint session yesterday and today on board the vessel of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) on the high seas off Hudaydah. Meeting face-to-face for the first time since February 2019, the…
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Military manifestations removed from Salif and Ras Isa ports, Head of UNMHA says
HUDAYDAH, 12 June 2019 — The Chairman of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) and Head of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA), Lieutenant General Michael Lollesgaard, transmitted identical letters today to the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah (Houthi)…
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Redeployment of forces from Red Sea ports commences
HUDAYDAH, 12 May 2019 — The first day of the redeployment of Ansar Allah (Houthi) forces from the three ports of Hudaydah, Salif and Ras-Issa went in accordance with established plans. All three ports were monitored simultaneously by United Nations teams as the military forces left the ports and the…
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Mutually acceptable solutions discussed during third RCC meeting between parties
Houthi and Government of Yemen representatives of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) continued to meet on 4 and 5 February aboard a United Nations vessel berthed in the Port of Hudaydah. The parties have engaged in long and intense discussions both yesterday and today in order to find…
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Silence the guns - UNMHA HOM calls for Hudaydah ceasefire
HUDAYDAH, 1 April 2020 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) Lt. Gen. Abhijit Guha expresses his grave concern about the increasing tensions in the Hudaydah area. He welcomed the support both parties have pledged to the UN Secretary General’s call for an…
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COVID-19 Response: UNMHA reduces staff to protect local population and personnel
HUDAYDAH, 26 April 2020 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC), Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Abhijit Guha informs that he has taken the decision to temporarily reduce the personnel footprint of the Mission…
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UNMHA calls on parties to prevent spiral of violence
HUDAYDAH, 5 October 2020 — The United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) is alarmed by the recent escalation of violence in various districts of the Hudaydah governorate. The mission calls on all sides to de-escalate to prevent a spiral of violence that could lead to more…