UN envoy warns Yemen at risk of renewed large‑scale conflict

Yemen Hans Grundberg Houthi attacks 2022 ceasefire Red Sea shipping

UN special envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg warned that Yemen faces the greatest risk of a renewed large‑scale conflict since the April 2022 ceasefire. He cited recent Houthi attacks in Marib and Hadramout that caused significant civilian casualties, as well as new strikes on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden that have heightened regional tensions. Damage to civilian infrastructure, including airports, was also reported. Grundberg said these developments could jeopardise the gains of the 2022 ceasefire and draw Yemen into a broader regional confrontation. He is in intensive contact with Yemeni parties, regional actors and international partners to explore de‑escalation options, stressing that a diplomatic path remains possible but requires political will.

Meanwhile, Yemeni forces have reportedly thwarted several Houthi attempts across multiple fronts – in Marib, Shabwa, the western coast and other areas – showing increased readiness, coordination and defensive capability. The conflict, which began after Houthi rebels captured Sana’a and parts of northern Yemen in late 2014, continues to involve the Saudi‑backed internationally recognised government and regional actors.

Entities: Hans Grundberg · Houthi rebels · Houthi rebels · Marib · Red Sea shipping · Saudi Arabia · United Nations · Yemen · Yemeni government forces

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[● 5 SOURCES] Damage to civilian infrastructure, including airports, has been reported. (UN envoy)
[● 5 SOURCES] Hans Grundberg is in intensive contact with Yemeni parties, regional actors and international partners to explore de‑escalation options. (UN envoy)
[● 3 SOURCES] Recent Houthi attacks in Marib and Hadramout caused significant civilian casualties. (UN envoy)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Yemeni forces have thwarted several Houthi attempts in Marib, Shabwa, the western coast and other fronts, showing increased readiness. (Yemeni military reports)
[● 5 SOURCES] UN envoy Hans Grundberg warned Yemen faces the greatest risk of a renewed large‑scale conflict since the April 2022 ceasefire. (Hans Grundberg)
[● 5 SOURCES] New attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden have increased regional tensions. (UN envoy)
[● 5 SOURCES] The conflict began after Houthi rebels captured Sana’a and parts of northern Yemen in late 2014. (UN reports)
[● 5 SOURCES] The April 2022 ceasefire has largely held but is now at risk of being undermined. (UN envoy)