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UN Envoy Urges all Yemeni Factions to ‘Immediately’ Return to Negotiations

UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. (Reuters)
UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. (Reuters)
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UN Envoy Urges all Yemeni Factions to ‘Immediately’ Return to Negotiations

UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. (Reuters)
UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed. (Reuters)

United Nations special envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed called on Saturday all Yemeni factions to “immediately” return to the negotiations table and take part in the peace process.

In a statement from his office obtained by Asharq Al-Awsat, he expressed his “deep concern” with the latest developments in the capital Sana’a and other regions.

“We call on all sides to respect their commitments in accordance to International Humanitarian Law,” he added.

He urged all sides to exercise restraint and never direct their attacks against civilians.

The UN envoy reiterated that the political solution was the only way to end the conflict in Yemen.

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Türkiye Says Israeli Raid on Gaza Aid Boat Violated International Law

A tug vessel puts out a fire on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel Conscience off Malta on May 2, 2025. Malta Government Department of Information via Reuters
A tug vessel puts out a fire on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel Conscience off Malta on May 2, 2025. Malta Government Department of Information via Reuters
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Türkiye Says Israeli Raid on Gaza Aid Boat Violated International Law

A tug vessel puts out a fire on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel Conscience off Malta on May 2, 2025. Malta Government Department of Information via Reuters
A tug vessel puts out a fire on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla vessel Conscience off Malta on May 2, 2025. Malta Government Department of Information via Reuters

Türkiye on Monday condemned Israel's seizure of a Gaza-bound aid vessel which it said was carrying Turkish citizens as well as activist Greta Thunberg among its 12-strong crew, calling the move a "clear violation of international law".

The Turkish Foreign Ministry said the intervention threatened maritime security and "once again demonstrates that Israel is acting as a terror state."

Israeli naval forces boarded and seized a charity vessel that had tried to break a naval blockade of the war-torn Gaza Strip on Monday and the boat with its crew of 12, including activist Greta Thunberg, is now heading to a port in Israel.

The British-flagged yacht, Madleen, which is operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was aiming to deliver a symbolic amount of aid to Gaza later on Monday and raise international awareness of the humanitarian crisis there.