The Saudi representative to the United Nations stressed that the international community should reconsider designating Al Houthi as a terrorist group.
The Ambassador, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Muhammad Al-Wasel, also indicated, today, Thursday, that: The Houthi militia obstructed the truce The siege of Yemeni cities continues.
In turn, the UAE representative to the United Nations praised Saudi Arabia’s role in Yemen, and the role of the Presidential Council on extending the armistice.
“It has become clear to the Security Council that the Houthis do not care regarding the suffering of Yemenis,” he said.
big risks
These statements came, following the UN envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, announced, Thursday, his regret for not renewing the armistice in the country, indicating that this would lead to great risks.
In a speech before the Security Council, he called for a continuous ceasefire and the release of detainees.
Earlier today, the UN Security Council held its monthly meeting on Yemen to discuss the latest developments in the political, military and humanitarian situation in the country, especially the UN truce that Grundberg seeks to extend for 6 months instead of two months despite the difficulties and obstruction of the Houthi militia.
This came following international efforts failed to extend the previous UN armistice, which expired on October 2.
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg (Archyde.com)
previous extension
On August 2, the United Nations announced that the Yemeni parties had agreed to extend the armistice for two additional months, according to the same conditions, from August 2 to October 2, 2022.
This extension came following a previous UN armistice that took effect last April (2022) on all fighting fronts in Yemen for a period of two months. Governorates to improve the freedom of movement of people inside Yemen, and to facilitate the entry of 18 ships carrying fuel to the ports of Hodeidah in western Yemen within two months, in addition to allowing two flights to and from Sanaa International Airport per week.
However, last week, the Houthi militia obstructed the extension of that truce for the third time, imposing unacceptable conditions.
