The ambassadors of the US, UK, and France have condemned Houthi attacks against infrastructure in Yemen and the group’s actions that threaten the peace process and damage the Yemeni economy.
The three ambassadors called on the Houthis to stop further attacks on civilian infrastructure. They also urged the militias to remove restrictions imposed on women, especially those working in the humanitarian field.
Moreover, the diplomats said they discussed Saudi and Omani efforts spent towards achieving a peaceful solution through dialogue with the Houthis and in coordination with the United Nations Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg, and the Yemeni government.
The ambassadors said that those efforts were pivotal for achieving a sustainable peace in Yemen.
They emphasized the importance of a thriving economy in Yemen, the provision of job and livelihood opportunities for the Yemeni people, and the provision of basic public services.
The ambassadors also renewed their support for Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), the government and the central bank in Aden.
They affirmed that they would work with the international community to mobilize support for Yemen.
Urgent support is necessary to prevent a further deterioration of the Yemeni economy.
“Yemen possesses natural resources that enable it to meet the needs of its citizens if it is able to resume exporting oil and gas, without being attacked by the Houthis,” the ambassadors said in a joint statement.
They expressed their concern towards the grave humanitarian situation in Yemen.
Worsening humanitarian conditions have left 17 million vulnerable Yemenis in need of relief aid in 2023.
The statement urged Yemen’s warring parties to allow freedom of movement for aid, so that it reaches beneficiaries in need.
To date, obstacles, interference, and lack of security continue to limit aid delivery.
The ambassadors concluded their statement by calling on “Houthis to advance the interests of Yemenis and engage constructively with all parties in their efforts to achieve peace.”
