The UN Under Secretary General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator welcomed a humanitarian ceasefire that had been established in Yemen to allow for aid relief to reach the civilian population.
Valerie Amos, in a statement made after the ceasefire was announced, said,
“I call on all parties to the conflict to respect the vital pause in hostilities. This pause will provide respite for civilians and allow the delivery food, medical supplies and other essential items to people who have been trapped in conflict zones.”
Stressing the need to direct aid through existing UN and international humanitarian channels, Ms Amos said,
“Given the role of the United Nations in coordinating emergency relief activities in an impartial and neutral way, I request that humanitarian assistance to Yemen be routed through existing UN and international humanitarian organization channels. It is essential that humanitarian assistance is not politicised.”
Valerie Amos, in a statement made after the ceasefire was announced, said,
“I call on all parties to the conflict to respect the vital pause in hostilities. This pause will provide respite for civilians and allow the delivery food, medical supplies and other essential items to people who have been trapped in conflict zones.”
Stressing the need to direct aid through existing UN and international humanitarian channels, Ms Amos said,
“Given the role of the United Nations in coordinating emergency relief activities in an impartial and neutral way, I request that humanitarian assistance to Yemen be routed through existing UN and international humanitarian organization channels. It is essential that humanitarian assistance is not politicised.”