Oct. 2 (EUROPA PRESS) –
The UN special envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, confirmed this Sunday that the warring parties in Yemen have finally failed to reach an agreement to extend the duration of the ceasefire agreement that expires this Sunday.
“The UN special envoy regrets that an agreement that would have greatly benefited the population was not reached today,” Grundberg’s office said in an official statement.
The text highlights that the ceasefire that entered into force on April 2, 2022 “has been a historic opportunity for Yemen.” That is why Grundberg sent the parties on Saturday a new proposal to try to reach an agreement “taking advantage of the positive result of the last six months.”
Despite the failure of the latest initiative, Grundberg has reaffirmed his willingness to continue working with the two parties “to try to find solutions.”
Thus, the negotiations continue and for this reason he asks the parties for “calm and restraint” to avoid actions that could provoke an escalation of violence. “I ask you to fulfill your obligations to the Yemeni people and explore any path to peace. The Yemenis need the conflict to end with an inclusive political process and a negotiated settlement,” he stressed.
The parties to the conflict in Yemen agreed on April 2 to launch a truce that, however, the Houthis and the international coalition led by Saudi Arabia accuse each other of having failed to comply.
The war in Yemen pits the internationally recognized government, now represented by the Presidential Leadership Council and supported by the aforementioned international coalition, against the Huthis, backed by Iran. The Houthis control the capital, Sana’a, and parts of the north and west of the country.
