{"id":5737,"date":"2022-02-03T12:05:22","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T16:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yemeniamerican.com\/en\/?p=5737"},"modified":"2022-02-03T19:31:43","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T23:31:43","slug":"the-conflicted-international-response-to-yemens-escalating-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yemeniamerican.com\/en\/the-conflicted-international-response-to-yemens-escalating-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"The Conflicted International Response to Yemen\u2019s Escalating Conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Simon Albaugh \u2013 Yemeni American News<\/p>\n

Yemen \u2013 As the recent escalation in Yemen\u2019s conflict continues, the international community is stepping in as an attempt to get back to finding a peaceful settlement to end the conflict.<\/p>\n

Over the past weeks, the Houthi Militia Group and various governments in the Saudi-led coalition have exchanged casualties in missile and drone strikes. In an initial missile strike that killed three in the United Arab Emirates\u2019 Abu Dhabi, the Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attack.<\/p>\n

As part of their response, the Saudi-led coalition has struck targets in Sana\u2019a, where 12 people were killed including a former security official, and in Saada, where at least 70 people were killed<\/a><\/span> at a detention facility.<\/p>\n

US Special envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking has already returned from the Gulf and Europe after getting an audience with stakeholders in the conflict.<\/p>\n

In a meeting held in London, Lenderking \u2013 along with UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg \u2013 discussed a political resolution to the conflict with representatives from Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the UK.<\/p>\n

A media note from the US Department of State says that during the meeting Lenderking \u201cstressed the US Government\u2019s concern with the profound impact of the recent military escalation on civilians.\u201d Lenderking also talked about coming back to the negotiating table for political talks led by the United Nations in their effort to alleviate the effects of the conflict on the people of Yemen.<\/p>\n

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Statements of Condemnation from International Organizations<\/strong><\/p>\n

The United Nations has released statements of condemnation toward both the Houthi militia group and the Saudi-led coalition.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe members of the security council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous terrorist attacks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, as well as other sites in Saudi Arabia,\u201d reads a statement from UN Security Council President Mona Juul. \u201cThe attacks, which were committed and claimed by Houthis resulted in three civilian deaths and six other civilians injured.\u201d<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for UN Secretary General Antonio Gutteres has also expressed condemnation toward the Saudi-led coalition for their asymmetrical response to the attacks. After several airstrikes in Yemen, including one on civilian infrastructure that disrupted internet access in the country for days, Gutteres called for \u201curgent de-escalation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Secretary General calls for urgent de-escalation of the situation and urges the parties to engage with the special envoy to advance the political process to reach a negotiated settlement to end the conflict,\u201d reads the statement. \u201cRecalling the severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen, [Guterres] urges donors and all other stakeholders to enable humanitarian relief efforts with adequate funding, access and other support.\u201d<\/p>\n

Newly-appointed UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg has said the recent escalation in the conflict has already negatively impacted the humanitarian crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the past few weeks, air strikes and missile attacks have hit hospitals, telecommunication infrastructure, airports, a water facility and a school,\u201d Grundberg said. \u201c\u2026The scale of the escalation is exacerbating an already severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen, complicating efforts to provide relief, threatening regional security and undermining efforts to bring an end to the conflict.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe call upon all parties to prioritize the needs and interest of the Yemeni people.\u201d<\/p>\n

Oxfam, an international aid organization that works to alleviate the effects of poverty in countries like Yemen. In a statement from Sana\u2019a, Oxfam\u2019s Yemen Advocacy Manager Abdulwasea Mohammed called for an end to the escalation of the conflict.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe violence must end immediately so families can feel safe in their homes and humanitarian agencies can resume lifesaving work,\u201d Mohammed said. \u201cBut we need more than a ceasefire, as in the past these have not led to sustainable peace. The UN Security Council needs to inject new urgency into talks to ensure an end to the conflict and all sides must agree to prioritize the lives of Yemenis above all else.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The United States\u2019 Response<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a result of the missile and drone attacks claimed by the Houthi Militia, President Joe Biden has said his administration is considering the re-designation of the Houthis as an International Terrorist Organization. However, rights groups say that this move could further disrupt Humanitarian efforts to the war torn country, reports Al Jazeera<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

The United Arab Emirates has been a vocal supporter of a proposed re-designation. Calling on the US to begin sanctions, the UAE Embassy in the United States tweeted: \u201cNext step is to shut off financial and arms flows from their backers. US should move now to put the Houthis back on the terrorist list.\u201d<\/p>\n

On Feb. 1, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Abu Dhabi Corwn Prince Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan about UAE defense. The United States Military will be sending a US Navy guided missile destroyer.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe secretary also informed the Crown Prince of his decision to deploy 5th<\/sup> Generation Fighter aircraft to assist the UAE against the current threat and as a clear signal that the United States stands with the UAE as a long-standing strategic partner.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Oxfam\u2019s Yemen Advocacy Manager Abdulwasea Mohammed has called on the United States and United Nations to reorient their focus back toward the worst humanitarian disaster.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn recent weeks, the UN Security Council has reacted strongly to violence against civilians in other countries emanating from Yemen, but not to widespread attacks taking place in Yemen,\u201d Mohammed said. \u201cTo fulfill its responsibility to uphold international peace and security, the Council must demonstrate the same concern for Yemenis as it does for others across the region and the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

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