“A3+” Group in the Security Council Calls for Respecting Yemen’s Sovereignty and Halting Military Escalation
Yemen Monitor/Newsroom:
The “A3+” group in the UN Security Council expressed its concern on Thursday about the escalation of foreign military interventions in Yemen, including Zionist airstrikes, calling for respect for Yemen’s sovereignty and refraining from any military escalation.
This came in a speech delivered on behalf of the group, which includes (Algeria, Somalia, Sierra Leone, and Guyana), by the Chargé d’affaires of the Permanent Mission of Somalia to the United Nations, Mohamed Rabie Youssef, during the periodic meeting of the Security Council on the crisis in Yemen.
The group expressed its concern about the escalation of foreign military interventions in Yemen, including Zionist airstrikes and the wider repercussions of the war in Gaza.
The four countries warned that the Zionist airstrikes and the wider repercussions of the war in Gaza undermine peace efforts in Yemen and lead to further destabilization of an already fragile situation.
At the same time, the group stressed the importance of respecting the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip because it “will undoubtedly contribute to reducing the intensity of the escalation in the region.”
The Somali diplomat highlighted the African group’s firm support for the mediation efforts led by the United Nations and regional mediation efforts, including those chaired by the Sultanate of Oman and Saudi Arabia, aimed at achieving a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political settlement to this conflict.
In this context, the “A3+” group also expressed its belief that “a stable and peaceful Yemen is essential for the security of the wider region” and continued its call for a peaceful political process led and owned by Yemenis under the auspices of the United Nations.
Regarding the humanitarian situation in Yemen, the “A3+” group expressed its concerns about the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen due to food shortages and economic instability, with a significant decline and rise in inflation levels, recalling recent reports that revealed that about half of the population (approximately 17 million people) will face severe food insecurity in 2025.
In this regard, the “A3+” group called for increased funding for the 2025 Humanitarian Response Plan, while emphasizing the need for sustainable economic recovery mechanisms to support the long-term stability of Yemen.
