Political solution to end war in Yemen is achievable, UN envoy says
Sana’a, Yemen – 13 February 2025
The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, said on Monday that a political solution to end the war in Yemen is achievable, but it will require “significant compromise” from all parties.
Griffiths made the remarks in a briefing to the UN Security Council, where he said that the recent ceasefire and prisoner exchange between the Yemeni government and the Houthi rebels had created a “window of opportunity” for a political settlement.
“I believe that a political solution to the conflict in Yemen is achievable,” Griffiths said. “But it will require significant compromise from all parties.”
The war in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014, when the Houthi rebels seized control of the capital, Sana’a, and overthrew the internationally recognized government of President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi.
The conflict has caused a humanitarian crisis, with millions of people displaced and in need of food and medical assistance.
The UN has been working to mediate a political solution to the conflict, but efforts have been hampered by the lack of trust between the two sides.
However, Griffiths said that the recent ceasefire and prisoner exchange had created a “window of opportunity” for a political settlement.
“The parties have shown a willingness to engage in dialogue and to make concessions,” Griffiths said. “This is a positive sign that a political solution is possible.”
Griffiths said that the UN would continue to work with the parties to find a way to end the conflict.
“We are committed to supporting the Yemeni people in their quest for peace,” Griffiths said. “We believe that a political solution is the only way to end the suffering of the Yemeni people.”
The UN Security Council welcomed Griffiths’ briefing and expressed support for his efforts to find a political solution to the conflict in Yemen.
The Security Council also called on all parties to the conflict to implement the terms of the ceasefire and to continue to engage in dialogue.
Political solution to end war in Yemen is achievable, UN envoy says
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