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Young people are at the heart of Yemen’s future — and its present. On this International Youth Day, UNMHA highlights the vital role youth play in building peace and shaping a better tomorrow. “Youth are the present and the future.” Said Mohammed Mansour, UNMHA Political Affairs Officer. Hosted by…

I strongly condemn the arbitrary detentions on 31 August of at least 11 United Nations personnel by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen in areas under their control. I further condemn the forced entry into the premises of the World Food Programme, the seizure of UN property, and attempts to…

"Hudaydah ports are doors to Yemen. Commercial activities, humanitarian support and nearly all facets of life in Yemen pass through these critical ports." These words from UNMHA Officer-in-Charge based in the coastal city of Hudaydah, capture the reality faced by millions of Yemenis who depend on…

On August 25 at the UN Secretary-General's Noon Briefing, the Spokesperson expressed concern over the latest escalation between Israel and the Houthis. The Secretary-General calls for an immediate cessation of all military activities to prevent further regional destabilization and a worsening…

The members of the Security Council strongly condemned the detentions since 31 August of at least 21 United Nations personnel by the Houthis, as well as the forced entry into premises of the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the seizure of UN property…

The Secretary-General condemns the continuing military escalation between Israel and the Houthis. On 24 September, the Houthis struck Eilat with a drone, reportedly resulting in 20 people injured, and, on 25 September, Israel conducted airstrikes on Sana’a, which reportedly killed at least nine…

The Secretary-General strongly condemns the continued arbitrary detentions of its personnel and its partners, as well as the ongoing unlawful seizure of UN premises and assets in areas under Houthi control. Most recently, the Houthi de facto authorities detained nine additional UN personnel…

The Secretary-General is gravely concerned by the continued public accusations made by the Houthis, including on 16 October by their leadership, against United Nations personnel in Yemen. He categorically rejects all such accusations. The Secretary-General stands in solidarity with UN personnel in…

Officer-in-Charge of UNMHA , Ms. Mari Yamashita, visited several Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) across Al-Khawkha and Hays districts, supporting local recovery and stability. From the Wave Breaker Project protecting coastal communities from sea erosion to new livelihood and environmental initiatives…

AUC Peace and Security Council Decision on UN-AU Partnership in Peace and Security in Africa

UNOAU Statement at a meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council on the report of the AU Chairperson on Madagascar and Comoros

The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security held its eleventh consultative meeting in New York, on 2 October 2015