UN Special Envoy Grundberg concluded a visit to Washington DC
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to Washington DC on, Friday, where he met senior American officials to discuss developments in Yemen and explore ways to support an inclusive political process to resolve the conflict. During his visit, he met…
Advancing inclusive peace in Yemen through a bottom-up approach
As part of the efforts to foster a sustainable peace process in Yemen, the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) and UN Women Yemen recently held their fourth consultation meeting in Mukalla with 70 representatives of diverse segments of the Yemeni society. The…
BRIEFING BY THE UN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR YEMEN, HANS GRUNDBERG, TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL
Thank you Mr President. Mr President, in four days, on the 19th of August, we will commemorate World Humanitarian Day. A day dedicated to honoring those who tirelessly serve people in need around the world, including in Yemen. Yet, in Yemen, we are facing a clampdown by Ansar Allah on the…
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the detention of United Nations personnel in Yemen
Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General, New York The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned about the well-being of the United Nations personnel, members of civil society, national and international non-governmental organizations, diplomatic missions and private sector entities…
UN Special Envoy Grundberg holds a series of discussions in Aden, Muscat, and Riyadh
The UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, recently concluded a series of discussions in Aden, Muscat, and Riyadh, focusing on the latest developments, economic challenges, and ongoing efforts to de-escalate the conflict in Yemen. Discussions also focused on the UN…
BRIEFING BY THE UN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR YEMEN, HANS GRUNDBERG, TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL
Thank you, Mr President. Mr President, it has now been over one hundred days since Ansar Allah commenced a wave of detentions, targeting Yemenis engaged in critical efforts related to humanitarian assistance, development, human rights, peacebuilding, and education. I reiterate the Secretary-General…
UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg concludes a visit to London
The Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded a visit to the United Kingdom yesterday, where he held high-level meetings with senior officials. Grundberg engaged in discussions with Hamish Falconer MP, Permanent Under-Secretary of State for the Middle East…
UN Special Envoy Grundberg concludes visit to Iran
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, visited Tehran, where he held discussions with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other senior Iranian officials and diplomats. Mr. Grundberg congratulated Minister Araghchi on his new role and expressed his aspirations for further regional…
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen concludes visit to Moscow
Amman, 10 October 2024 - The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg met today in Moscow with Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Vershinin. Mr. Grundberg expressed his profound concern regarding the ripple effects that the regional escalation in the…
Principals of Affected United Nations entities and International Non-Governmental Organizations renew their call for the immediate release of detained personnel
We are extremely concerned about the reported referral to “criminal prosecution” by the Houthi de facto authorities of a significant number of arbitrarily detained colleagues, including three United Nations personnel—two from UNESCO and one from the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR)—who were detained…
BRIEFING BY THE UN SPECIAL ENVOY FOR YEMEN, HANS GRUNDBERG, TO THE SECURITY COUNCIL
Merci Madame le Président, Thank you, Madame President, as I address you today, the military escalation in the Middle East that we have witnessed for a year now, keeps intensifying and risks spiralling out of control. Countless lives have been lost and pain and sorrow have spread through the region…
UN Yemen Envoy concludes visit in Washington DC
Amman, 19 October 2024 – Over a two-day visit in Washington DC on 17 and 18 October, UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, discussed with senior U.S. officials recent developments on Yemen and ways to advance a UN-led, Yemeni-owned comprehensive political process amidst regional military…