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Security Council Press Statement on Yemen
The Members of the Security Council underlined their full support for Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (the Special Envoy), Martin Griffiths, and called on the parties to engage constructively and continuously…
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Briefing of the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen to the open session of the UN Security Council
Thank you very much Mr. President, and thank you to the members of this Council. Thank you for this opportunity to brief the Council on the latest developments in the Yemeni peace process. With this Council’s steadfast…
Special Envoy Martin Griffiths (L) and Yemeni Vice-President Ali Mohsen (R) shake hands at their meeting in Riyadh, 26 June 2019/OSESGY Photo
UN Special Envoy meets with the Government of Yemen in Riyadh to advance the peace process in Yemen
Riyadh, 26 June 2019 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Martin Griffiths met today in Riyadh with Yemeni Vice-President Ali Mohsen. The meeting discussed steps needed to move forward with the peace…
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The UN Special Envoy for Yemen briefs the Security Council on the latest developments in the peace process
Thank you very much Mr. President, and thank you for this opportunity to brief the Council on the latest developments in the Yemen peace process. Since the previous briefing of this Council, I have been privileged to meet…
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UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths briefs the press in Geneva
Good afternoon. Thank you all very much for being here on this beautiful day and your interest indeed in the situation in Yemen. I know that you have all been following from here particularly closely the humanitarian issues…
Statement by the Special Envoy of the Secretary General for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, on the escalations in Aden
Amman, 07 August 2019 – I am alarmed by the military escalations in Aden today, including reports of clashes in the vicinity of the Presidential Palace. I am also deeply concerned by the recent rhetoric encouraging violence…
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha
Amman, 8 Aug 2019 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths extends his heartfelt greetings to the Yemeni people on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. “Wishing you and your loved ones a prosperous and peaceful Eid. May this…
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Note to Correspondents on Yemen
In answers to questions asked about the situation in Yemen, the Spokesman said the following: We are closely following the developments on the ground in Aden. We are particularly concerned by the impact of the violence on…
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Briefing of the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Yemen to the open session of the Security Council
Thank you very much, Madam President, thank you for this opportunity Madam President, One month ago, I stated to this Council that we are facing a crucial moment in the destination of this conflict in Yemen and events since…
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Joint Statement By The Special Envoy Of The Secretary-General For Yemen And The Resident And Humanitarian Coordinator For Yemen
Mass casualties reported following air strikes in Dhamar Governorate Sana’a, 1 September 2019 –On 1 September, air strikes hit a former community college compound on the northern outskirts of Dhamar City. According to sources…
Statement by the Special Envoy for Yemen on attacks against oil facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
“The UN Special Envoy for Yemen is extremely concerned about the drone attacks claimed by Ansar Allah today against two major oil facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The recent military escalation is extremely worrying…
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Briefing of the Special Envoy to the Security Council
Thank you, indeed Mr. President, and thank you for giving me again the opportunity to brief the Council today on the situation in Yemen. Mr. President, Today I will argue, on the basis of the facts in front of us, that we…