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Joint Appeal by the UN Secretary-General’s Envoys to the Middle East
11 April 2020 - On 23 March, the Secretary-General launched an appeal for an immediate Global Ceasefire, urging all warring parties to pull back from hostilities, put aside mistrust and animosity, and silence their guns. Many…
Briefing to United Nations Security Council by the Special Envoy for Yemen – Mr. Martin Griffiths
Mr. President, Thank you very much indeed for giving me the opportunity to brief this Council. An opportunity has emerged to bring peace to Yemen. This opportunity has come as the country faces some of its toughest days…
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Message by UN Special Envoy for Yemen on the beginning of Ramadan
I would like to extend my best wishes to everyone in Yemen, at the start of the Holy month of Ramadan. To the people of Yemen: I wish Ramadan brings you its gifts of peace, reconciliation and joy. I hope you will continue to…
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Statement by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen on developments in the south
Amman, 27 April 2020 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, is concerned by the 25 April declaration by the Southern Transitional Council (STC). “The latest turn of events is disappointing, especially as the city…
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Note to correspondents in response to questions on Yemen
In response to questions on Yemen, the Spokesman had the following to say: “The Secretary-General is following with concern the developments on the ground in southern Yemen. He urges all relevant stakeholders to exercise…
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Security Council Press Statement on Instability in Southern Yemen
The members of the Security Council expressed their strong concern at the 25 April declaration of the Southern Transitional Council (STC). They reaffirmed their strong commitment to Yemen’s unity, sovereignty, independence…
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Briefing to United Nations Security Council by the Special Envoy for Yemen – Mr. Martin Griffiths
Thanks very much. Thank you Mr. President, and I want to start by extending my warmest wishes to the people of Yemen, of course firstly, and to Muslims across the world for the holy month of Ramadan. Mr. President, I am…
Message by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen on the occasion of Eid el Fitr
I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to the people of Yemen on the occasion of Eid el Fitr. I wish you all health and safety. May the spirit of Eid guide us all to achieve sustainable peace and stability for all men…
UN Special Envoy’s office for Yemen concludes first online mass consultations
Amman, 10 June 2020 - The Office of the Special Envoy for Yemen has concluded the first large-scale virtual consultation with hundreds of Yemenis on the opportunities and challenges of peace in Yemen, including the UN’s…
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Yemeni Women and the Office of the Special Envoy discuss Gender-Inclusive Ceasefires and Community Safety
Amman, 16 June 2020 - The Office of the Special Envoy for Yemen concluded today a virtual two-day meeting with Yemeni women peace actors, held on 15 and 16 June 2020. With the goal of enhancing and increasing women’s…
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Statement by the Special Envoy on recent military escalation in Yemen
Amman, 21 June 2020 - The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, strongly denounces the continued military escalation across Yemen, particularly the recent increasing hostilities in the…
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Concerns and hopes of Yemenis at heart of UN plans for better future
In a wide-ranging interview for UN News on Wednesday, Martin Griffiths, the UN’s Special Envoy in Yemen, addresses the protracted peace process in the country, and the enormous challenges that still need to be overcome. The…