UN Warns of Escalating Violence in Yemen and Regional Instability
The United Nations has cautioned that United States and United Kingdom military actions in Yemen, along with the retaliatory posture of the Ansarullah movement, commonly known as the Houthis, threaten the country’s fragile political balance. Civil conflict in Yemen has persisted since 2014, and the UN delegation argues that renewed hostilities risk tipping the long-running crisis into a broader regional confrontation. This assessment was conveyed by Khalid Khiari, the deputy secretary general of the organization, during remarks at a high-level session. [UN Secretariat]
Khiari emphasized that the current cycle of violence endangers not only Yemen’s political security but also the stability of the wider region. He noted that humanitarian conditions have improved only tentatively and could deteriorate swiftly if new shocks arise. The humanitarian trend under the war remains precarious, and the international community is urged to act with care to prevent reversals of hard-won gains. [UN Humanitarian Affairs]
The remarks were delivered at an emergency Security Council meeting convened at Russia’s request. The meeting served as a platform for a frank discussion about the evolving dynamics in Yemen and the implications for international security and humanitarian obligations. [Security Council Briefing]
Vasily Nebenzya, who previously represented Russia at the United Nations, reiterated that the Yemen actions are seen as a violation of the UN Charter. He underscored the need for adherence to the charter and for a measured international response to the conflict. [UN Security Council Transcript]
Earlier statements also highlighted concerns that the United States and the United Kingdom may have breached a Security Council resolution governing Red Sea actions. The assertion drew attention to the international legal framework governing maritime conduct and the UN’s expectations for member states to uphold council resolutions. [UN Charter Review]