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United Nations, NY – The ongoing crisis in Yemen has taken a dire turn, with UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg warning of a significant escalation in the conflict. Grundberg expressed grave concern over recent Houthi attacks on the strategic port city of Mokha and the eastern province of Marib, stating they increase the risk of a return to large-scale conflict in Yemen.
The latest Houthi attacks have been met with stern warnings from the internationally recognized Yemeni army, which accused the Houthi rebels of targeting civilian infrastructure and military sites. On Sunday, the army reported that a Houthi missile and drone assault on Mokha resulted in the deaths of four soldiers and three civilians, with over 30 people wounded, predominantly civilians. According to sources, the army successfully shot down 11 Houthi drones involved in the assault.
According to the UN’s Grundberg, these attacks signal an unprecedented escalation since the 2022 truce. The Special Envoy emphasized that the intensification of hostilities jeopardizes already fragile peace efforts in the war-torn nation. “The recent attacks by the Houthis are a grave concern and threaten to undermine the ongoing peace process. I urge all parties to refrain from further escalation and return to the negotiating table to address the underlying causes of the conflict,” Grundberg stated.
The ongoing Yemen conflict has led to significant humanitarian woes, with millions of civilians displaced and over 20 million in need of humanitarian aid. The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been at odds with the internationally recognized Yemeni government, which has been struggling to maintain control.
The escalation comes at a critical juncture, as the humanitarian community struggles to provide aid to Yemen’s direly affected population. Organizations have been warning of a potential humanitarian catastrophe, with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) highlighting the urgent need for aid and a sustained peace process.
The international community has been watching the situation in Yemen closely, with many governments expressing concern over the escalating violence. Diplomatic efforts are underway to broker a lasting peace deal between the warring factions.
As tensions rise and violence intensifies, the international community has renewed calls for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. With millions of civilians at risk, the need for a comprehensive peace agreement that addresses the root causes of the conflict has become more pressing than ever.
The UN has called for calm and restraint from all parties involved, while Grundberg and other international players urge for renewed diplomatic efforts to address the worsening humanitarian crisis. The future of Yemen hangs in the balance as diplomats, aid workers, and international observers grapple with the ever-escalating conflict, which threatens to destabilize the entire region.