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Amman
United Nations special envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths called on warring parties in the country’s six-year conflict to halt fighting during the month of Ramadan.
“I wish the people of Yemen a blessed and peaceful Ramadan,” Griffiths said in a message marking the Muslim fasting month, which began in Yemen on Tuesday.
“I call on the parties to silence the guns and allow Yemenis to observe the month in safety and dignity and put every effort towards achieving what Yemenis aspire for, a lasting and sustainable peace,” Griffiths said.
“[I hope] this holy month of reflection and compassion will provide an opportunity for all of us to come together, think of those who are suffering, and overcome our differences,” he said. Yemen has been roiled by a devastating power struggle since late 2014, when the Houthi rebels seized the capital Sana’a and other areas in the country.
Amman
United Nations special envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths called on warring parties in the country’s six-year conflict to halt fighting during the month of Ramadan.
“I wish the people of Yemen a blessed and peaceful Ramadan,” Griffiths said in a message marking the Muslim fasting month, which began in Yemen on Tuesday.
“I call on the parties to silence the guns and allow Yemenis to observe the month in safety and dignity and put every effort towards achieving what Yemenis aspire for, a lasting and sustainable peace,” Griffiths said.
“[I hope] this holy month of reflection and compassion will provide an opportunity for all of us to come together, think of those who are suffering, and overcome our differences,” he said. Yemen has been roiled by a devastating power struggle since late 2014, when the Houthi rebels seized the capital Sana’a and other areas in the country.
