Members of the Security Council called on the Houthi militia in Yemen to end their escalation in Marib and condemned the cross-border attacks against Saudi Arabia.
In a statement, the 15-member council welcomed the announcement of Saudi Arabia on 22 March, supported by the Government of Yemen, to end the conflict in Yemen and reach a comprehensive political solution.
They expressed concern about military developments elsewhere in Yemen and stressed the need for de-escalation by all parties. They condemned the recruitment and use of children, including in Marib.
They also called for full commitment with the UN Special Envoy’s proposal for a nationwide ceasefire, re-opening Sana’a International airport, and allowing free movement of ships for fuel and other commodities into Hudaydah port in accordance with the Stockholm Agreement.
The Members of the Security Council condemned the ongoing escalation in Marib, which exacerbates Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, places over one million internally displaced persons at grave risk, and threatens efforts to secure a political settlement when the international community is increasingly united to end the conflict.
The security council expressed grave concern about the dire economic and humanitarian situation, including prolonged starvation and the growing risk of large-scale famine, and emphasized the importance of facilitating critical commercial imports and humanitarian assistance.
They emphasized the grave threat posed by the Safer oil tanker, whose dire and dilapidated condition risks an environmental, economic, maritime, and humanitarian catastrophe to Yemen and the region.
They also stressed Houthi responsibility for the situation and called for their urgent facilitation of unconditional and safe access for UN experts to conduct an essential assessment and repair mission, ensuring close cooperation with the UN and stressed the need to finalize outstanding issues and noted recent constructive discussions in this regard.
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