Griffiths Sends Yemeni Parties Revised Proposals on Peace
Arab World
Aden - Riyadh -Ali Rabih and Asharq Al-Awsat
UN envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths said on Friday he has sent revised proposals to Yemeni rivals as part of his efforts to resolve the country’s crisis amid the threats paused by the COVID-19 disease. “Today, I shared with the parties revised proposals for agreements on a nationwide ceasefire; economic and humanitarian measures to alleviate Yemenis' suffering, build confidence between parties and help Yemen respond to COVID-19; and resuming the political process urgently,” Griffiths’ office wrote on Twitter. The UN envoy said the proposed agreements are balanced, reflect the principle interests of all parties, and represent an actual, inclusive package helping Yemen avoid violence and past suffering and take a historical step towards peace. The plan came after the first coronavirus case in Yemen was confirmed Friday. "Today's confirmation of Yemen's first COVID-19 case makes it even more crucial to stop fighting immediately," the UN envoy said. Griffiths also urged the parties to accept the proposed agreements without delay, and begin working together through a formal political process to comprehensively end the war. "The international community stands ready to provide support and assurances to the process. I thank all the Yemenis who publically demanded peace in recent weeks and hope the parties will heed these demands and demonstrate the leadership Yemen needs at this critical time," he said. On Thursday, the UN envoy revealed that an inclusive initiative to stop war was being discussed with warring parties in order to boost efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. The initiative comes following discussions with Yemeni parties and different groups, he added. While the Houthi insurgents have not announced any official position on a ceasefire initiative in Yemen, a militia commander, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, described it as “a political and media maneuver.” The Arab Coalition declared a two-week ceasefire that started in Yemen on Thursday. The initiative was welcomed by Arab and international powers. On Friday, Oman welcomed Griffiths’ efforts to reach a comprehensive political solution in Yemen. The Sudanese Foreign Ministry also called on the Houthis to take the necessary measures to achieve an effective ceasefire, and to provide sufficient opportunity for the efforts to confront the coronavirus pandemic and to prevent its spread in Yemen. It further called on the militias to engage seriously with the UN envoy to reach an end to the conflict, and a peaceful, comprehensive and sustainable political solution.
from Asharq AL-awsat https://aawsat.com/english/home/article/2228056/griffiths-sends-yemeni-parties-revised-proposals-peace
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