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Neves Moreira

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2023-01-16

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2023-01-16

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1. “Brazil supports a ceasefire agreement in Yemen that can lead to a comprehensive political process, under United Nations auspices and with the inclusion of relevant Yemeni groups. We urge the belligerent parties to show the necessary flexibility and engage constructively in meaningful dialogue, with no preconditions, in order to pave the way for a future of peace, stability and development for Yemen.”

   2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source

2. “Let us renew our resolve to avoid that path and contribute to a new era for all Yemenis. Hundreds of thousands of people have already perished; in addition, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, approximately 20 million people will require humanitarian assistance in 2023. The economic conditions have exacerbated an already alarming food insecurity crisis in the country that has further aggravated the security situation. We urge all parties to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and to refrain from measures that undermine the provision of humanitarian assistance. Brazil reiterates its steadfast support for Special Envoy Grundberg’s efforts in favour of a sustainable resolution of the conflict.”

   2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source

3. “Notwithstanding considerable doubt that it would hold, the agreement was renewed twice and resulted in the lowest level of war-related casualties since the beginning of 2015. In fact, even after its regrettable formal expiration in October, the ceasefire continues to benefit the long- suffering Yemeni population. As Special Envoy Grundberg previously indicated, the enduring effects of the ceasefire represent a unique window of opportunity for a political settlement that should not be overlooked by the parties. To waste that opportunity would mean worsening the suffering of Yemeni men, women and children. Even in the absence of large-scale hostilities, the persistence of the status quo hinders development and prolongs the dire humanitarian crisis in the country.”

   2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source

4. “We thank Special Envoy Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for their detailed and informative briefings on the situation in Yemen. We also welcome the representatives of Yemen and Saudi Arabia to today’s meeting and look forward to their views on the matter at hand. Amid the eight-year-long protracted civil war, Yemen’s legitimate Government and the Houthi militia agreed last April to a two-month comprehensive ceasefire. Shortly thereafter, a new governing body emerged in Yemen — the Presidential Leadership Council. While the negotiations proceeded, the much- needed respite in the conflict brought a series of benefits to the country, including a substantial decrease in displacement, the resumption of commercial flights to and from Sana’a International Airport and the re-entry of fuel tankers into Al-Hudaydah port.”

   2023-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9244 (2023) · source