The European Union deeply regrets that the Houthis rejected the latest proposal from the United Nations Special Envoy (UNSE) to open the road, especially around Taiz.
The opening of roads is an important humanitarian component of the truce, along with fuel supplies through the port of Hudaydah and commercial flights to and from Sana’a. The European Union calls on the Houthis to reconsider and accept the UNSE proposal.
The European Union called on all parties to agree to an additional six-month truce extension beyond 2 August. This is what the Yemeni people desire and deserve after much suffering from the conflict.
The truce broke the diplomatic deadlock and brought unparalleled tangible benefits to the Yemenis, and this momentum must not be squandered.
The European Union reiterates its full support for the UN-led peace efforts to end the conflict in Yemen.
