Foreign Office Minister Condemns Violence in Yemen
Hugh Robertson expresses full support for the government of Yemen and urges all parties to immediately cease hostilities in Amran
Commenting today on the fighting north of the capital, Sana바카라 사이트™a, Minister for the Middle East Hugh Robertson said:
I strongly condemn yesterday바카라 사이트™s fighting in Amran involving the Houthis, other armed groups and Army units. I share the UN Secretary General바카라 사이트™s Special Adviser for Yemen바카라 사이트™s concern about the continuing violence. I am extremely concerned by the UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator바카라 사이트™s report that more than 200 civilians 바카라 사이트“ including women and children 바카라 사이트“ have been killed and that thousands of people are reportedly trapped inside Amran City. My thoughts are with the people of Amran and the families of the victims who have suffered in these attacks.
The British government fully supports the government of Yemen and urge all parties to immediately cease hostilities and adhere to existing ceasefire agreements. UN Security Council Resolution 2140 is clear in its support for the Yemen political transition process and the need for action against those who wish to disrupt Yemen바카라 사이트™s future.
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