Sanaa-based Foreign Ministry briefs UN, int’l bodies on developments, holds Saudi Arabia responsible for escalation
SANAA, Sept. 11 (YPA) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Sanaa has dispatched separate memos to the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Security Council, the General Assembly, the UN Special Envoy to Yemen, the European Union, and UN member states to brief them on recent developments and reiterate the stance of the Sanaa-based government.
According to the official communications, the ministry stated that Yemen has been subjected to military aggression and a blockade by Saudi Arabia and Saudi-led coalition forces since March 26, 2015. The ministry reported that the conflict has resulted in hundreds of thousands of civilian casualties, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, and the aggravation of what international organizations consider one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
The memos highlighted Sanaa’s consistent engagement with peace initiatives across various negotiation tracks, culminating in a 2023 roadmap brokered by the Sultanate of Oman. The ministry accused the Saudi regime of reneging on the agreement and obstructing its implementation.
Furthermore, the ministry cited a July 13 targeting of Sanaa International Airport intended to block a humanitarian flight, alongside ongoing truce violations and intensified airstrikes and missile bombardment, including a recent attack on the Jawf Central Reformatory on September 7.
In response to these developments, the ministry noted that the Yemeni population has sought to enforce a “blockade-for-blockade” policy and a maritime navigation ban against Saudi Arabia until the blockade is lifted. It added that armed forces are addressing field threats and military mobilization toward the capital to secure targeted districts.
Holding the Saudi regime fully accountable for driving the region toward further escalation, the ministry characterized Riyadh’s actions as serving broader regional tensions under American, British, and Israeli oversight.
The communications concluded with a renewed call to Riyadh to cease military operations, proceed with the implementation of the Omani-mediated roadmap, reopen airports and seaports, and resume public sector salary payments.
The ministry urged the international community to pressure Saudi Arabia to end its military operations and blockade, affirming Sanaa’s commitment to regional peace, security, and the safety of international maritime navigation in accordance with international law.
YPA