Yemen : UN Envoy Arrives in Aden to Revive Peace Talks
Grundberg's visit comes at a critical time, with escalating Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, rising displacement, and worsening food insecurity across several governorates.
According to a statement from the UN Office of the Special Envoy, Grundberg will hold meetings in Aden with government officials, civil society leaders, and humanitarian actors to discuss steps toward a comprehensive ceasefire and inclusive political process.
The envoy is also expected to travel to Sana'a in the coming days to engage with Houthi representatives, focusing on confidence-building measures such as the release of detainees, reopening of key roads, and resumption of public sector salary payments.
In a brief statement upon arrival, Grundberg stressed that 'the opportunity for peace still exists, but it requires courage, compromise, and a genuine commitment to the Yemeni people's future.' He also called for unimpeded humanitarian access and greater international support to stabilize Yemen's collapsing economy.
This visit marks Grundberg's first to Aden since the breakdown of indirect negotiations earlier this year and is seen as a pivotal moment in the UN's efforts to prevent a return to full-scale conflict and lay the groundwork for a lasting political solution.
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