Press releases

  • Photo of munitions. UN Photo/UNMAS.

    Photo of munitions. UN Photo/UNMAS.

    UNMHA condemns civilian deaths at industrial complex
    03 Dec 2020 - HUDAYDAH, 3 December 2020 — UNMHA condemns the reported killing and injury of civilians as a result of shelling of the Thabit industrial complex in Hudaydah earlier this evening. The killing of civilians must stop.
  • UNMHA statement on ceasefire violations in the Hudaydah governorate
    29 Nov 2020 - HUDAYDAH, 29 November 2020 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee, Abhijit Guha, is calling for restraint after a recent upsurge in serious ceasefire violations, including aerial strikes, in the governorate of Hudaydah.
  • UNMHA calls on parties to prevent spiral of violence
    05 Oct 2020 - HUDAYDAH, 5 October 2020 — The United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) is alarmed by the recent escalation of violence in various districts of the Hudaydah governorate. The mission calls on all sides to de-escalate to prevent a spiral of violence that could lead to more human suffering, loss of life and destruction.
  • Statement on escalation of violence in Hudaydah by Head of UNMHA
    29 Aug 2020 - HUDAYDAH, 29 August 2020 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC), Abhijit Guha, is alarmed by the escalation of violence in the Governorate of Hudaydah.
  • COVID-19 Response: UNMHA reduces staff to protect local population and personnel
    26 Apr 2020 - HUDAYDAH, 26 April 2020 — The Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA) and Chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC), Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Abhijit Guha informs that he has taken the decision to temporarily reduce the personnel footprint of the Mission.
  • UNMHA Head of Mission expresses condolences after passing of Col Mohamed Al Sulehi
    21 Apr 2020 - HUDAYDAH, 21 April 2020 — The Head of UNMHA and chair of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) General Abhijit Guha expresses his deep condolences after the passing of Colonel Mohamed Al Sulehi of the Government of Yemen. 
  • 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.

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