[14/07/2026 02:10]

NEW YORK-SABA
The United Nations expressed deep concern over a new and wider cycle of escalation that neither Yemen nor the region can bear the consequences of.

In his statement at the emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Yemen, Khaled Khiari, UN Assistant Secretary-General for the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific, called on all parties to engage constructively in UN-sponsored negotiations, stressing that this is essential to ensure de-escalation, promote safe, sustainable and predictable civilian air access, among other priorities.

Khiari also emphasized that unilateral actions will not bring Yemen closer to peace; on the contrary, they risk entrenching divisions, accelerating fragmentation and increasing the likelihood of renewed escalation and military confrontation.

He also called on all parties to fully respect international law, including the United Nations Charter, international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and relevant Security Council resolutions, and to support and respect Yemen's unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.

He said "'The United Nations remains committed to supporting Yemenis in re-launching a political process to end the conflict in Yemen,' reiterating that de-escalation at the regional level could create a more conducive environment for reviving the Yemeni political process".

In his speech, the UN official also renewed his reference to the fact that 73 of his UN colleagues, along with staff from NGOs, civil society organizations and diplomatic missions, are still arbitrarily detained by the Houthis. He once again called for their immediate, safe and unconditional release, and for full respect for international law, including UN privileges and the immunities of its staff.

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