Griffiths Is Concerned About Recent Ceasefire Violations in Hodeidah

The UN envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths expressed his concern about reports of recent ceasefire violations in Hodeidah by the US-Saudi aggression and its mercenaries, causing heavy loss of civilian life, including children.

“All parties must abide by the ceasefire in Hodeidah and the protection of civilians under international law,” Griffiths said in a statement on Monday. He also condemned all targeting of civilians and civilian facilities.

Griffiths’s remarks came after a statement by the head of the United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement, in which he expressed “grave concern about reports that many civilians were killed and injured as a result of the bombing of Al-Hawk district in Hodeidah last night. In addition to reports of large numbers of women. Children who were among the victims.

Last Friday, the aggression forces committed a crime against civilians in Hodeidah. At least ten civilians have been killed and injured when Saudi-mercenaries launched artillery rounds at a wedding ceremony in Al-Hawk district.