“[Mr. Ban] is aware of reports that other States, in particular members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, are also supporting these operations,” said a statement released from the Office of the UN chief’s spokesperson.
“The Secretary-General reminds all parties involved of their obligations under international humanitarian law to ensure the protection of civilians and of all humanitarian and United Nations and associated personnel, as well as of the rules and principles of international human rights law and refugee law,” the statement added.
Mr. Ban recalled last Sunday’s Security Council’s Presidential Statement which, while supporting the legitimacy of the Yemeni President, Abdo Rabbo Mansour Hadi, called upon all parties and Member States to refrain from taking any actions that undermine the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen.
At that emergency Council meeting, the Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Yemen Jamal Benomar warned that the country is on a “rapid downward spiral” as the conflict has taken on “worrying sectarian tones and deepening north-south divisions.”
In statement following the meeting, the Council called on all Member States to refrain from external interference which seeks to foment conflict and instability and instead to support the political transition.
The situation in Yemen has been rapidly deteriorating since the country formed a new Government in November 2014 aimed at ending a period of political turbulence and bringing about a full transition towards democracy. The country has continued to be plagued by violence and political demonstrations despite UN efforts to bring about a peaceful political resolution.
Also today, the Secretary-General expressed appreciation for Mr. Benomar’s tireless. Mr. Ban said he would continue to closely monitor the unfolding situation in Yemen.
[un.org]
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- U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon on Thursday noted that Saudi Arabia was carrying out airstrikes in Yemen but steered clear of asserting whether the military action was in line with international law.
The secretary general recalled that the Security Council has called on countries to refrain from external interference and to support the political transition in Yemen.
In a statement, Ban "notes that, despite the escalation, negotiations remain the only option for ultimately resolving the Yemeni crisis."
Ban spoke with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faisal earlier in the day, spokesman Farhan Haq told reporters.
Warplanes from a Saudi-led coalition bombed Houthi rebels Thursday in support of Hadi, who headed to an Arab summit to garner support.
Yemen has been sliding deeper into turmoil since the Houthis launched a power takeover in Sanaa in February, forcing Hadi to flee to the port city of Aden.
AFP
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