Shafaq News/ The United Nations Secretary-General expresseddeep concern over recent US airstrikes in Yemen’s Hodeidah province and renewedcalls for de-escalation amid growing regional tensions.
In a statement issued late Friday, UN Spokesperson StéphaneDujarric announced that Secretary-General António Guterres is “gravelyconcerned” about US airstrikes conducted on April 17 and 18 near the port ofRas Isa, which reportedly resulted in dozens of civilian casualties, includingfive injured humanitarian workers.
The Secretary-General also voiced alarm over reports ofsevere damage to port infrastructure and the risk of oil leaks into the RedSea, warning of potential environmental and humanitarian consequences.Humanitarian teams have been mobilized to support affected health facilities,the statement noted.
Guterres further condemned ongoing Houthi missile and droneattacks targeting Israel and maritime shipping in the Red Sea, calling on thegroup to “cease such attacks immediately.” He emphasized the need to fullyrespect UN Security Council Resolution 2768 (2025), which addresses Houthithreats to commercial vessels.
The Secretary-General reiterated the importance of adheringto international humanitarian law and urged all parties to protect civiliansand civilian infrastructure. He also expressed continued concern over the riskof further regional escalation and repeated his call for the “immediate andunconditional release” of all UN and other personnel arbitrarily detained bythe Houthis.
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