UNITED NATIONS:
A top Pakistani diplomat has called for resolving the conflict in Yemen through “effective diplomacy and a collective response”, noting that it had graduated from the local to the regional and ultimately a crisis with global implications.
Speaking in the United Nations Security Council on Thursday, Ambassador Munir Akram, permanent representative of Pakistan to the UN, warned that resumption of military operations will further exacerbate the conflict.
The crisis in Yemen, which worsened in 2014 after Houthi rebels (known officially as Ansar-Allah) seized the capital, Sanaa, has been marked by complex political and military tensions. More than 17 million people – half the country’s population – remain dependent on humanitarian assistance and protection.
The Pakistani envoy said the progress made at the December 2023 negotiations must be preserved and consolidated, ensuring the full implementation of commitments toward lasting peace.
Supporting the ongoing mediatory efforts by the UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, Ambassador Akram said he shared his view that the roadmap remains a viable path towards a nationwide ceasefire.
