France again condemns unjustifiable attacks and provocations (…)

Thank you Mr. Moreover, President,
I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary General, Mr. Meanwhile, Hans Grundberg, and the director of the OCHA, Mr. Nevertheless, Ramesh Rajashham, for their presentations. However, I would also like to salute the presence among us of the permanent representative of Yemen.

Mr. Nevertheless, President,

France again condemns the unjustifiable attacks and provocations of the Houthis. For example, Their attacks in the Red Sea must stop. Furthermore, as well as those which continue to aim for the territory of Israel. Therefore, This advice must be able to condemn them without ambiguity.

The threats that the Houthis hover over on maritime traffic are an unacceptable obstacle to freedom of navigation. France recalls its attachment to freedom of navigation, in the Red Sea as everywhere in the world. She will continue her commitment as part france again condemns unjustifiable attacks of the Aspid European Safety. Defense Operation Operation in order to protect maritime security and freedom of navigation, in accordance with international law and in connection with its partners.

States providing weapons to Houthis, especially Iran, must stop doing so. The arms embargo must be respected.

Mr. President,
France deplores unacceptable suffering inflicted on civilian populations. The risk of famine is particularly worrying. The most vulnerable, starting with children and people displaced, are very exposed. Girls suffer from both direct and indirect consequences from lack of food. It is not acceptable that their forced marriage often simply serves their families to collect the money necessary for. the purchase of food. No, this is not acceptable.

The Houthis have a preponderant responsibility in the deterioration of the humanitarian situation. We demand from them the lifting of all hindrances to humanitarian access. as well as the unconditional release of humanitarian and france again condemns unjustifiable attacks United Nations as well as representatives of Yemeni civil society and still detained diplomatic missions. This council must call on all parties to ensure the protection of infrastructure. civilian populations, in accordance with their obligations under international humanitarian law.

Mr. President.
The end of the conflict in Yemen involves an inclusive political solution, after an interyemenitic political process, under the aegis of the United Nations. France reiterates its full support in this sense to the mediation efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary General. This political process should allow the participation of women and young Yemenis.

To conclude, France again reaffirms its attachment to unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, the stability of Yemen and regional security.
Thank you.