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<p>The Saudi-led Coalition continues to seek to reinstate the legitimate government
in Yemen and defend its own southern border against artillery and missile strikes
by Houthi forces and those allied to former President Saleh. The conflict sees skirmishes
and sporadic fighting in a number of areas in western Yemen, including along the Saudi
border, around Midi, north east of Sana'a and in the vicinity of Sirwah. We remain
concerned by the ability of terrorist organisations such as Al Qaeda and Daesh to
exploit ungoverned spaces in Yemen. The conflict has also resulted in security threats
to international shipping in the Bab-el-Mandeb. Reinstating peace talks remains the
top priority: a political solution is the best way to bring stability to Yemen and
address the worsening humanitarian crisis. The UK continues to play a leading role
in international efforts to achieve this goal. The Yemeni parties must engage constructively
and in good faith to find a political solution to end the conflict.</p>
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