The UK welcomes the vital work of the United Nations and other partners towards securing the immediate release of 23 UN and five INGO personnel remain arbitrarily detained by the Houthi rebels.
A statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Yemen Thursday, added that the UK have been unequivocal in condemning these ongoing unlawful detentions and in calling for the immediate and unconditional release of those detained.
“ These dedicated humanitarian workers have now been separated from their family and loved ones for over a year, and for some, over 1000 days”, the statement added.
According to the UK diplomat’s statement the dire humanitarian situation (in Yemen) will get worse, with increases in food insecurity and malnutrition projected this year, compounded by disease outbreaks and the funding shortfall.
He added” We must continue to work together and prioritize our collective response to ensure humanitarian aid reaches those most in need”.
The UK, the statement concluded “remains committed to achieving lasting peace in Yemen and the broader region. Long-term stability and security in Yemen can only be achieved by a UN-led, inclusive political settlement. And we continue to support Special Envoy Grundberg in his efforts in this regard”.