Aden – Asharq Al-AwsatSpecial Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen Martin Griffiths strongly denounced the military escalation between the warring parties in Yemen. I hope they will refrain from the misguided quest for territorial gain by force, which can only bring more violence and suffering to Yemen," he stressed. It is rich in resources that are vital for the survival and wellbeing of Yemenis in many other governorates." It makes the daily struggle for survival in Yemen even harder, and impedes efforts to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak devastating the country,” Griffiths added. "I call on the Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council to swiftly implement the Riyadh Agreement under KSA auspices," stressed Griffiths in his statement.

Source: Libya Today June 23, 2020 04:30 UTC