The UN Envoy for #Yemen concluded yesterday the first week of Framework bilateral consultations in Amman, where participants offered their perspectives on the multitrack process. Read more here: https://osesgy.unmissions.org/special-envoy-concludes-first-week-framework-bilateral-consultations-0

اختتم المبعوث الأممي الخاص إلى #اليمن يوم أمس في عمّان، الأردن أول أسبوع من المشاورات الثنائية حول إطار العمل، حيث قدم المشاركون وجهات نظرهم حول العملية متعددة المسارات. لمعرفة المزيد: https://osesgy.unmissions.org/ar/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%AB-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%85%D9%85%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D8%B5-%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%B3-%D8%BA%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%BA-%D9%8A%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%AA%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B3%D8%A8%D9%88%D8%B9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D9%88%D9%84-%D9%85%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AB%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%AD%D9%88%D9%84-%D8%A5%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%85%D9%84

The UN Special Envoy for #Yemen, Hans Grundberg, will brief the Security Council on the situation in Yemen today, 15 March 2022, at 10:00 (EST)/17:00 (Yemen)/ 17:00 (Jordan Time). Follow the briefing live at: webtv.un.org

UN Special Envoy for #Yemen Hans Grundberg briefed today the #SecurityCouncil.

UN Special Envoy for #Yemen Hans Grundberg briefed today the #SecurityCouncil.

Mr. Grundberg noted that “Yemenis have been denied the possibility of living in peace for too many years,” stressing that “military approach is not going to produce a sustainable solution” as years of fighting in Yemen have only “destroyed Yemen’s institutions, economy, social fabric and environment.”

On the economic file, Mr. Grundberg noted to the Council that the “economic crisis continues to deepen,” warning that the situation “is likely to get worse.”

“In Aden and the surrounding governorates, the Yemeni riyal has decreased by 20 per cent against the dollar since January, raising concerns of another precipitous decline in the currency, increasing prices and deepening divisions in the nationwide economy,” Mr. Grundberg said, stressing the need for “tangible measures” to stabilize the currency.

Special Envoy Grundberg further noted to the Council that “accessing fuel is increasingly difficult” throughout Yemen, particularly in Ansar Allah controlled areas “where fuel shortages have grown even more severe.”

“Currency depreciation and fuel shortages impact Yemenis’ everyday needs – clean water, food, transportation, electricity, and healthcare. Civilians will be affected even more during this period as Yemeni households prepare for the Holy Month of Ramadan,” Mr. Grundberg said.

Special Envoy Grundberg also informed the Council that Yemenis “continue to live with severe restrictions on their freedom of movement.” He pointed that Sana’a airport closure “prevents many Yemenis in the north from traveling abroad,” adding that “ongoing fighting, the proliferation of checkpoints, and the closure of access points, especially in Taiz, impede Yemenis’ movement within the country.”

“International Women’s Day this month was a reminder that women and girls face additional movement restrictions with the imposition of a male guardian. Against these exceptional challenges, we see Yemeni women coming together to advocate powerfully for political change.” Mr. Grundberg said. “In Taiz, for example, women, youth and civil society recently launched a campaign to challenge the arbitrary demand for a guardian when women apply for a passport and to insist that Yemeni law be upheld. This campaign has achieved initial success with the Prime Minister issuing directives to the Ministry of Interior to uphold the law.”

In parallel to the work on his Framework, Mr. Grundberg further noted to the Council that he is actively exploring options with the parties on immediate de-escalation measures that could reduce violence, ease the fuel crisis and improve freedom of movement.

“With Ramadan approaching, I hope the parties will engage swiftly and constructively with my proposals to bring the people of Yemen some much-needed hope and relief,” Mr. Grundberg said, reiterating that any potential de-escalation measures will not hold unless supported by a political process.

Special Envoy Grundberg also informed the Council that his office has launched structured consultations to inform the development of his Framework and the multi-track process.

“I am encouraged by the engagement from Yemeni political parties, experts and civil society,” Mr. Grundberg said, expressing his gratitude for the constructive discussion he had with President Hadi about the process earlier this month, the Government of Jordan for facilitating the holding of these meetings in Amman, and the Council members and other Member States who have shown clear support for the consultations.

Mr. Grundberg further noted that he is focusing the consultations on identifying short- and longer-term priorities for the agenda of the multi-track process envisaged for the Framework. He hoped this marks the beginning of a serious conversation between #Yemenis about finding an end to the war.

Mr. Grundberg concluded his briefing to the Council by emphasizing the need for constructive and solution-oriented political dialogue.

“The consultations held in Amman are an encouraging reminder that this is possible. Together, we need to pursue solutions that will not only end the war, but also build the foundations for a sustainable peace,” Mr. Grundberg said.

Read the full briefing:
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