United Nations, February 13, 2025(Kamran Raja): Pakistan has called for a viable roadmap leading to a nationwide ceasefire, and a structured political process, one which is also capable of addressing critical economic and humanitarian challenges facing Yemen, warning that the resumption of military operations will further exacerbate the conflict.
In a UN Security Council briefing on Yemen today, Ambassador Munir Akram, Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the UN, said that the ongoing conflict in Yemen has emerged as a multidimensional crisis with global implications. He said that the efforts needed to be accelerated to address the various facets of this crisis through effective diplomacy and a collective response. While welcoming the release of the crew of the Galaxy leader, the Pakistan UN Ambassador strongly condemned the arbitrary detention of UN personnel and the staff of international and national NGOs and diplomatic missions by Ansar-Allah.
“We are appalled at the tragic death of a World Food Programme staff member in Houthi custody in Saada and extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. These actions are a blatant violation of international humanitarian law,” he said.