The US, Britain and France have warned the Houthi militias in Yemen that “any return to conflict would lead to their total isolation by the international community.”
The ambassadors of the three countries called on the Houthis on Tuesday “to immediately cease any actions that will further damage the economy of Yemen and to engage with the UN.”
In a statement, the diplomats welcomed “the continued broad adherence by all parties to the truce-like conditions in Yemen over the past year.”
“These conditions have allowed for important progress on a number of key issues. The facilitation of goods through Hodeidah port has been an important step to increase Yemeni citizens’ access to much needed basic resources,” said the statement.
While underlining their commitment to a comprehensive political solution in Yemen, the ambassadors called on the Houthis “to prioritize the Yemeni people and engage constructively with all parties in efforts to achieve peace.”
The statement also welcomed “the announcement of new international flights from Sanaa airport, increasing freedom of movement for Yemeni citizens. This included the first direct flights from Sanaa to Saudi Arabia in seven years for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage.”
