According to him statement, air raids on Sana’a resulted in loss of civilian life and damage to non-attackable infrastructure and residential areas.
An assault continues on Ma’rib, where at least 35,000 people have been forced to flee since September, and unabated missile attacks on the government are causing civilian casualties, casualties. harm to civilian objects and mass displacement.
‘Clear violation’
The UN special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, speaks during a news conference in Taiz, Yemen. (November 8, 2021, by OSESGY .)
The special envoy also raised concerns about the protracted attacks on Saudi Arabia, which resulted in civilian casualties and destruction of infrastructure.
“Any targeting of civilians and civilian objects as well as indiscriminate attacks by any actor is a clear violation of international humanitarian law and must be stopped immediately,” he said. .
‘A tragic note’
For Mr. Grundberg, escalation undermines the prospect of a sustainable political settlement.
He emphasized that Violations of international humanitarian and human rights law cannot go on without punishment.
The UN special envoy also pointed to the dire impact on the already deteriorating humanitarian situation and said, “The year 2021 is ending with a tragic mark for the people of Yemen, millions of whom are struggling with poverty and severe restrictions on their freedom of movement.“.
He reiterated the United Nations’ call for the opening of Sana’a airport and the removal of obstacles hindering the mobility of Yemenis within or between administrations.
Mr. Grundberg attests that he is willing to work with all parties to find immediate solutions, address pressing humanitarian needs and promote a political process.
Detained employee
At the same time, the Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed deep concern for the health of two staff members detained in Sana’a early last month.
In one statement, Audrey Azoulay and Michelle Bachelet confirmed that staff could not be reached since that time.
While two UN agency staff members remain in detention, the Foundation has not received any information about the reasons or legal basis for their detention, or their current status.
The situation continued, despite earlier assurances by Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, that the UN personnel would be released immediately.
In the statement, OHCHR and UNESCO reiterates that privileges and immunities are accorded to personnel of the UN system under international law when they are necessary to fulfill official functions.
Ms. Azoulay and Ms. Bachelet appealed again for the immediate release of the staff without any further delay.
