Statement by the spokesperson on the latest developments in Yemen

On 6 October 2016 a statement was released from the European External Action Service on the latest developments in Yemen which were polarising the situation on the ground, undermining the undertakings by all sides to achieve an inclusive political solution to the conflict and generating serious obstacles to the UN mediation efforts.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: EU will pledge additional €40 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen at United Nations General Assembly http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-will-pledge-additional-e40-million-in-humanitarian-aid-to-yemen-at-united-nations-general-assembly/

Euro|Topics: Debates, October 2016: Ceasefire in Yemen agreed http://www.eurotopics.net/en/167873/ceasefire-in-yemen-agreed

Deutsche Welle, 17.10.16: UN announces agreement on 72-hour Yemen ceasefire http://dw.com/p/2RLzF

The Guardian, 18.10.16: Yemen to start 72-hour ceasefire, says UN special envoy https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/oct/17/yemen-president-agrees-ceasefire-foreign-minister-official-tweet

UN: News Centre, 17.10.16: Yemen: UN envoy announces restoration of nationwide cessation of hostilities http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=55325#.WAYkUcn9x-c

UN: News Centre: Tag: Yemen http://www.un.org/apps/news/infocusRel.asp?infocusID=154&Body=Yemen&Body1

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