| Source | Latest linked headline | Age |
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| News and communications PRIMARY | RECKLESS HOUTHI ACTIONS HAVE TRIGGERED A SERIOUS ESCALATION OF VIOLENCE IN THE REGION: UK STATEMENT AT THE UN SECURITY COUNCIL | 2 hrs ago |
At the United Nations Security Council on 13 August 2024, the United Kingdom’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Kate Foster, warned that the Houthis’ recent actions had sparked a serious escalation of violence in Yemen. The statement was delivered in a meeting focused on the ongoing conflict in the country.
According to the UK statement at the UN Security Council, the Houthi rebels’ “reckless” conduct has intensified hostilities across the region. Ambassador Foster called for urgent diplomatic measures to de-escalate tensions and emphasized the UK’s concern for civilian safety and regional stability.
The Yemen conflict has been a persistent source of humanitarian crisis and geopolitical tension in the Middle East, with the United Nations actively seeking resolutions to curb violence and restore peace.