Press releases

  • Security Council Press Statement on The Houthi Detention of UN and INGO workers
    06 Jun 2025 - A year after the wave of detentions in June 2024, following more recent detentions and against the backdrop of past detentions, Council Members reiterated their strong condemnation of the ongoing detentions by the Houthis of personnel from the United Nations, national and international NGOs, civil society organisations and diplomatic missions.
  • Secretary-General's statement on one year of detention of United Nations and other personnel in Yemen
    02 Jun 2025 - This June marks one year since the arbitrary detention of dozens of personnel from the United Nations, national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations and diplomatic missions by the Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen.  I renew my call for their immediate and unconditional release, including those held since 2021 and 2023, and most recently this January.
  • Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on the situation in Yemen
    19 Apr 2025 - The Secretary-General is gravely concerned about the airstrikes conducted by the United States over the course of 17 and 18 April in and around Yemen’s port of Ra’s Isa, which reportedly resulted in scores of civilian casualties, including five humanitarian workers injured.
  • Statement by the Secretary-General on the Death of a WFP Staff Member in Detention in Yemen
    12 Feb 2025 - I strongly condemn the death in detention on 10 February of a World Food Programme colleague who had been arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities since 23 January 2025.   I extend my deepest condolences to his family and WFP colleagues, and stand in solidarity with all detained colleagues and their families.
  • Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Yemen
    27 Dec 2024 - The Secretary-General is gravely concerned about intensified escalation in Yemen and Israel. Israeli airstrikes today on Sana’a International Airport, the Red Sea ports and power stations in Yemen are especially alarming. The airstrikes reportedly resulted in numerous casualties including at least three killed and dozens more injured.  
  • UNMHA Head of Mission concludes a week-long regional visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordan
    21 Nov 2024 - HUDAYDAH, 21 November 2024 — The Head of Mission for the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA), Gen. (Ret.) Michael Beary, has concluded a week-long regional visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordan, aimed at strengthening cooperation and advancing the Mission’s objectives on the ground.
  • UNMHA's Head of Mission briefs the Security Council
    15 Oct 2024 - On 15 October 2024, UNMHA Head of Mission, Maj. Gen. (ret.) Michael Beary, briefed the Security Council in closed consultations. warning of rising tensions in Hudaydah due to regional escalations. He highlighted the fragile stability and the recent airstrikes threatening key infrastructure in Hudaydah governorate. Indicating that Hudaydah’s ports, crucial for millions of Yemenis, are operational but at risk from further escalation.
  • UNMHA's Head of Mission briefs the Security Council
    12 Sep 2024 - On 12 September 2024, UNMHA Head of Mission (HOM) Maj. Gen. (ret.) Michael Beary, briefed the Security Council in closed consultations. He reported on latest political developments affecting Hudaydah governorate, against the backdrop of ongoing ceasefire violations along the frontline. UNMHA HOM elaborated also on his recent high-level engagements, including in the context of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC).
  • UNMHA strengthens the implementation of its mandate in Hudaydah Governorate
    21 Aug 2024 - Hudaydah 22 August 2024 – The United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) was established to support the parties in implementing their commitments.  UNMHA remains determined to expand its operations across the Hudaydah Governorate to enhance its monitoring responsibilities following the renewal of its mandate by the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2742 of 8 July 2024.
  • UNMHA's Head of Mission briefs the Security Council
    16 Aug 2024 - On 15 August 2024 UNMHA Head of Mission, Maj. Gen. (ret.) Michael Beary briefed the Security Council in closed consultations, following an open session with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Hans Grundberg and OCHA’s Director of the Financing and Partnerships Division Lisa Doughten. 

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