UN chief voices deep concern over escalation in Yemen

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply concerned by increased fighting in Yemen and condemns Houthi attacks, a UN spokesperson said Monday.

"The secretary-general has wanted the sides to de-escalate tensions, and he continues to want that," said Farhan Haq, the deputy spokesperson for Guterres.

The spokesperson added that Guterres does not believe that further militarization of the conflict, including involvement by outside powers, will be helpful.



The International Organization for Migration said more than 180,000 people have been displaced since Aug. 1 this year.



The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said the United Nations and its partners continue to support the humanitarian response wherever conditions allow, as escalating hostilities are causing more civilian casualties.