New York, September 25, 2011
New York, September 25, 2011
“The members of the Security Council urged parties to ensure access for the provision of humanitarian assistance, expressed their concern about the increasing interruption of basic supplies, and urged all parties not to target vital infrastructure,” according to the statement.
On Friday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon took note of President Ali Abdullah Saleh’s return to Yemen and reiterated his call on the Government and opposition groups to engage with his special adviser to peacefully resolve the ongoing crisis in the country.
Fresh violence has flared up in Yemen between security forces and protesters seeking to oust Mr. Saleh – part of a wider wave of popular uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa. The President returned to Yemen on Friday after nearly four months in Saudi Arabia, where he was reportedly seeking medical treatment.
UN News Center.
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