Griffiths looking at Riyadh ceasefire in Yemen
English - Tuesday 23 February 2021 الساعة 06:07 pm
Aden, NewsYemen:
The United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen, Martin Griffiths, has arrived in the Saudi capital, Riyadh; At the start of a new visit to discuss ways to cease fire in Yemen.
United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters at the headquarters of the international organization in New York that Griffiths arrived in Riyadh on Monday evening, as part of his "efforts to reach a nationwide ceasefire, alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni people and resume the political process," according to the United Nations News website. United early Tuesday.
He added, "It is expected that Griffiths will meet in the next few days with Yemeni and Saudi officials and diplomats," without mentioning other details in particular.
Griffiths' visit coincides with the continued escalation of the Houthi militia, from its military attacks, on the Marib Governorate, eastern Yemen, in conjunction with the escalation of bombed attacks against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
