UNSC calls for Yemen negotiators to develop roadmap for security measures

UNSC meeting to discuss situation in Yemen (UN Photo)

New York (IINA) – The UN Security Council on Monday called on all parties involved in the intra-Yemeni peace talks to develop a roadmap for the implementation of interim security measures as they work towards a comprehensive agreement that will bring a permanent end to the political crisis in the country.
Adopting a Presidential Statement, the 15-member body called on all Yemeni parties to “develop a roadmap for the implementation of interim security measures, especially at the local level, withdrawals, handover of heavy weapons, restoration of state institutions, and the resumption of political dialogue in line with relevant Security Council decisions, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, and the outcome of the comprehensive National Dialogue conference.”
The Council also expressed “strong concern” about intensified terrorist attacks, including by Al-Qaeda and Daesh, and encouraged all Yemeni parties to “avoid any security vacuums that can be exploited by terrorists or other violent groups.”
“The Security Council stresses that a political solution to the crisis is essential to address, in a durable and comprehensive manner, the threat of terrorism in Yemen,” the statement said.
In addition, the Council stressed the importance of the restoration of government control over all state institutions. In related news, UN Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed welcomed reports that indicate tangible progress in bringing an end to hostilities and an improvement in the general security situation in Yemen.
“Reports indicate real improvement in the situation which reflects the parties’ commitment to the cessation of hostilities,” Ould Cheikh Ahmed said in a statement.
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