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<p>The UK is deeply concerned by the humanitarian situation in Yemen, which remains
dire despite the truce-like conditions since April 2022. This de facto truce offers
the most significant opportunity for peace in Yemen in years. We welcome the conclusion
of the Saudi-Houthi talks and the formal launch of the UN-led Roadmap by the UN Special
Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, on 23 December 2023. This transition to an intra-Yemeni
peace process under UN auspices has been reached following years of HMG's diplomatic
support.</p><p>What the Houthis are doing in the Red Sea is unacceptable, illegal
and threatening freedom of navigation. Their reckless actions are putting innocent
lives at risk, reducing the flow of humanitarian aid to those who need it most in
Yemen, threatening the global economy, and destabilising the region.</p><p>We are
using every diplomatic lever at our disposal to pressure the Houthis to desist. It
is in all our interests to work together to de-escalate tensions.</p>
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