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Following the recent detention by the Houthi de facto authorities of eight additional United Nations personnel, including six working in Sa’ada governorate, which has impacted our ability to operate, the Secretary-General has instructed the agencies, funds and programmes of the United Nations, in…

I strongly condemn the death in detention on 10 February of a World Food Programme colleague who had been arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities since 23 January 2025. I extend my deepest condolences to his family and WFP colleagues, and stand in solidarity with all detained…

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…

This June marks one year since the arbitrary detention of dozens of personnel from the United Nations, national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations and diplomatic missions by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen. I renew my call for their…

A year after the wave of detentions in June 2024, following more recent detentions and against the backdrop of past detentions, Council Members reiterated their strong condemnation of the ongoing detentions by the Houthis of personnel from the United Nations, national and international NGOs, civil…

Today, on the International Day for Women in Diplomacy, #UNMHA celebrates the strength, resilience, and leadership of women driving peace forward in #Yemen and around the world. Here in Yemen, we salute the women of Yemen, whose courage, perseverance, and contributions to peace and community…

UNMHA’s Quick Impact Projects (#QIPs) are small-scale initiatives designed to address urgent community needs and support the implementation of the #Hudaydah_Agreement. These projects tackle a diverse range of local priorities, helping to strengthen stability and improve daily life for communities…

Hudaydah, 15 July 2025 - On 14 July 2025, the United Nations Security Council adopted resolution 2786 and extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) as contained in resolution 2691 (2023), to support the implementation of the Hudaydah Agreement, until…

The Officer-in-Charge of UNMHA, Ms. Mari Yamashita, concluded her official visit to Riyadh on 21 July where she met with Saudi official, Yemeni officials, regional partners, and members of the diplomatic community. Against the backdrop of UNMHA’s mandate extension of 14 July, the visit provided an…

The following is a near-verbatim transcript of an excerpt of the daily press briefing delivered on Monday, 21 July 2025, by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. ** Yemen Turning to Yemen, we have seen the recent escalation between the Houthis and Israel. I can tell you that the…

Landmines continue to endanger the lives of the local population in the governorate of #Hudaydah. “Our goal is to facilitate the creation of a safer environment and to accelerate comprehensive mine clearance in Hudaydah and beyond.” says Mari Yamashita, UNMHA Officer-in-Charge. Watch now to see the…