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A political settlement with the Houthis is important, but no agreement can last without local buy-in and concerted efforts to rebuild Yemen’s infrastructure, institutions, and governance practices.
Since his appointment in February, US Special Envoy Tim Lenderking has engaged in a process that has been overwhelmingly focused on the regional aspects of the conflict, particularly the roles of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the potential utilization of mediation and facilitation powers like Kuwait and Oman. He has taken several whistle-stop tours to meet with key Gulf and Yemeni figures and served as a force-multiplier for ongoing UN ceasefire efforts. Despite the Houthis’ at-best lukewarm reactions to both Lenderking’s ceasefire plan and the publicly announced Saudi plan, the continued Houthi push in Marib, and the exit of UN Special Envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths all of which cast doubt on a quick-fix solution negotiators hope that US political will to end th
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Forces loyal to the Yemeni government hold a position against Houthis in Marib (AFP) Washington - Rana Abtar
A number of Republican and Democratic congressional figures called on the Houthis to immediately end their attack on Marib.
“The ongoing Houthi assault on Marib is a catastrophe that threatens to further exacerbate the devastating humanitarian crisis in Yemen. We call on the Houthis to immediately end this siege,” a joint statement read.
The officials urged all parties to the conflict to agree to and uphold a ceasefire, stressing that “an immediate end to the fighting is urgently needed to prevent further suffering innocent Yemenis.”
Briefing to United Nations Security Council by the Special Envoy for Yemen – Martin Griffiths, 12 May 2021
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Thank you, Mr. President. I would of course like to begin by extending my warmest best wishes to Yemenis and to Muslims around the world on the occasion of Eid al Fitr, which is I think today or tomorrow.
Mr. President, despite redoubled efforts in recent months to reach a peaceful resolution to the Yemen conflict, I am unfortunately not here today to report that the parties are closing in on a deal. Instead, I must report relentless military escalation by Ansar Allah in Marib; continued restrictions on imports through Hudaydah contributing to severe fuel shortages and price increases; restrictions of freedom of movement across the country, including, of course, the continued closure of Sana’a airport; and finally absence of a political process thus depriving Yemenis of some hope that an end to the conflict is near.
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Murphy departs Middle East: It’s clear the Biden administration is having a positive impact on the region
By JT - May 06,2021 - Last updated at May 06,2021
US Senator Chris Murphy
AMMAN US Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chairman of the US Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia and Counterterrorism, departed Jordan on Wednesday after a trip to the region, according to a statement from the senator’s office.
The trip included meetings with foreign leaders and senior officials including His Majesty King Abdullah, Omani Foreign Minister Al Busaidi, Qatari Foreign Minister Al Thani, United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths and several European ambassadors to Yemen to discuss the humanitarian crisis and urgent need to find a political solution to end the war in Yemen.
Muscat: US Senator Chris Murphy, who was in Oman recently affirmed that the Sultanate will play a crucial role in establishing peace in Yemen. Murphy as well as US Special Envoy Tim Lenderking were in Oman wherein they met with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr Hamad Al Busaidi.
The senator from Connecticut posted a series of tweets during his visit in Oman. Murphy tweeted that he held a meeting in Muscat with the US Special Envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking and Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Minister of Foreign Affairs. The senator emphasized that the meeting was fruitful and that it was time to establish peace in Yemen.