In a assertion on Monday, António Guterres strongly condemned the demise in detention of a World Meals Programme (WFP) employees member earlier this yr.
The Houthis have but to offer “an evidence for this deplorable tragedy,” António Guterres stated, renewing his name for “an instantaneous, clear and thorough investigation and accountability.”
Profound injustice
“The UN and its humanitarian companions ought to by no means be focused, arrested or detained whereas finishing up their mandates for the good thing about the folks they serve,” stated the UN chief.
These detentions have additional constrained the UN’s capability to function successfully in Yemen and have “undermined mediation efforts to safe a path towards peace,” he added.
These detentions have additional constrained the UN’s capability to function successfully in Yemen and have “undermined mediation efforts to safe a path towards peace,” he added.
Protected and instant launch
Making the event of Eid Al-Adha this Friday, “a time to indicate compassion,” the Secretary-Basic urged the Houthis to “instantly launch these arbitrarily detained” and “finish the ordeal of households who face celebrating one more vacation with out their family members.”
“I renew my name for his or her instant and unconditional launch, together with these held since 2021 and 2023, and most just lately this January,” Mr. Guterres stated.
“You aren’t forgotten,” he added, addressing the detained assist staff, assuring them that the UN will proceed to work via all doable channels to safe their protected and instant launch.
He additionally welcomed the help of worldwide companions, NGOs and all these working to help the folks of Yemen, urging Member States to specific solidarity with these detained and “intensify advocacy in direction of their launch.”
