Press releases

  • Silence the guns - UNMHA HOM calls for Hudaydah ceasefire
    01 Apr 2020 - HUDAYDAH, 1 April 2020 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) Lt. Gen. Abhijit Guha expresses his grave concern about the increasing tensions in the Hudaydah area.He welcomed the support both parties have pledged to the UN Secretary General’s call for an immediate global ceasefire.
  • Aerial strike in Al Dahi undermines spirit of Hudaydah Agreement, UNMHA Chief says
    04 Feb 2020 - HUDAYDAH, 4 February 2020 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and the Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC), Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Abhijit Guha, said he was deeply concerned by the aerial strike that took place in Al Dahi district (north of Hudaydah city), on 31 January. Lt. Gen. Guha notes that any aerial attack undermines the spirit of the Hudaydah Agreement and jeopardizes its implementation.
  • Statement by the Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Abhijit Guha on airstrikes in Hudaydah
    25 Nov 2019 - HUDAYDAH, 25 November 2019 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Abhijit Guha is deeply concerned by the escalation of violence witnessed in the last few days in Hudaydah governorate and its surroundings.
  • Establishment of observation posts leads to reduction in violence in Hudaydah
    08 Nov 2019 - HUDAYDAH, 8 November 2019 — The recent establishment of five Observation Posts along the Hudaydah city frontlines has led to a significant reduction in violence on the ground. The Head of UNMHA and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Abhijit Guha, commends the commitment of the parties to the work of the Ceasefire Enhancement and De-escalation Mechanism, which was established in September onboard the UNMHA vessel.
  • Four observation posts established in line with Hudaydah Agreement
    22 Oct 2019 - HUDAYDAH, 22 October 2019 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Abhijit Guha, welcomes the establishment of four joint observation posts by Yemeni parties along the Hudaydah city frontlines. The two parties finalized written agreements in all four locations and deployed liaison officers at each observation post. Lt. Gen.
  • Military manifestations removed from Salif and Ras Isa ports, Head of UNMHA says
    12 Jun 2019 - HUDAYDAH, 12 June 2019 — The Chairman of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) and Head of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA), Lieutenant General Michael Lollesgaard, transmitted identical letters today to the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah (Houthi) representatives to the RCC, which provided a status update on the initial redeployment undertaken by Ansar Allah (Houthi) from the three Red Sea ports of Hudaydah, Salif and Ras Isa o
  • UNMHA HOM Lollesgaard's Eid-ul-Fitr Greetings to Yemenis: Yemen Deserves Peace
    02 Jun 2019 - The Head of the United Nations Mission to Support Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and Chairman of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) Lt. Gen. Michael Lollesgaard extends his warmest greetings and wishes for peace and prosperity to the Yemeni people on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. “On the advent of the blessed Eid-ul-Fitr, it’s my pleasure and that of UNMHA family to send to you our congratulations and best wishes,” Lollesgaard said.
  • Redeployment of forces from Red Sea ports commences
    12 May 2019 - HUDAYDAH, 12 May 2019 — The first day of the redeployment of Ansar Allah (Houthi) forces from the three ports of Hudaydah, Salif and Ras-Issa went in accordance with established plans. All three ports were monitored simultaneously by United Nations teams as the military forces left the ports and the Coast Guard took over responsibility for security. In the following days, activities are expected to focus on removal of military manifestations and demining.

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