UN Security Council denounced Iran-backed Houthi attack in Yemen
On Thursday, the UN Security Council denounced the escalation in the combat in Yemen’s Marib, appealing the Houthis to cease attacking the government’s last northern castle, and pushing the government to allow entering fuel on Hodeida port.
The 15-member council also denounced, in a statement, cross-border assaults against Saudi Arabia and stated that the escalation in Marib threatens efforts to secure a political settlement when the international community is increasingly united to end the conflict.
In 2015, an Arab-led military coalition interfered in Yemen after that the Iran-backed Houthi group overthrew the country’s government from the capital Sanaa. The Houthis declared that they are struggling a corrupt system.
It should indicate that since starting his function in January, US President Joe Biden has made Yemen a priority and selected special envoy, who is Tim Lenderking to help reviving UN efforts to cease the conflict. Lenderking stated on Friday that a ceasefire has been presented to the Houthis and called them to answer.
Moreover, the UN Security Council that was informed about Yemen situation on Tuesday stressed the need for de-escalation by all, including an immediate end to the Houthi escalation in Marib.
Furthermore, UN Yemen mediator Martin Griffiths notified on Tuesday that the war in Yemen was back in full force. Both Griffiths and UN aid chief Mark Lowcock stated that commercial fuel imports towards Hodeida port had been stopped since January and called the government to allow their entering.
On Thursday, the Security Council expressed concern over the dire economic and humanitarian situation, and emphasized the importance of facilitating humanitarian assistance as well as the movement of fuel ships into Hodeidah port.
