Adopted unanimously, the resolution extending the United Nations mission to support the Hudaydah agreement (UNMHA) Until January 28, 2026, underlines the essential role of the mission in maintaining fragile stability in the midst of renewed military climbing signs and deepening humanitarian needs.
Resolution – 2786 (2025) – reaffirms the support of the council to Stockholm contract 2018Including the ceasefire in the port city controlled by the Houthi-and the demilitarization of its quays, where the majority of imports of Yemen and vital aid expeditions pass.
The future of the mission
He also reports an increasing debate on the future of the mission, asking the Secretary General to submit an exam by November to improve the coordination and consistency of UN operations, “keeping the challenges in mind” which directly hampered the AMHA capacity to deliver.
“” THE Security advice… Expresses its intention to review the full range of options for UNMHA’s mandate, including the assessment of future viability and sunset of the missionAnd make all the necessary adjustments to gain efficiency and reduce costs or otherwise, as is necessary for UN operations in Hudaydah by field developments, including, in particular a cease-fire of sustainable national struggle, “noted the resolution.
The UNMHA was created in 2019 to support the implementation of the Stockholm agreement between the Government of Yemen and Ansar Allah (as the Houthis are officially known), which sought to prevent major conflicts in the region.
The mission monitors the ceasefire, facilitates the redeployments and supports de-escalation through connection mechanisms between the parties.
Assembly of tensions
While the military situation on the ground remains stable in a tenuous manner, tensions rise on several fronts.
According to a letter From the secretary general to the council of 15 members in June, an increasing number of ceasefire violations-on average more than 100 per day between June 2024 and May 2025-highlight the fragile state of the region.
The forces aligned by the government fortified positions in anticipation of a possible offensive in the city, while the Houthi units have increased infiltration attempts and the mobilization of the public, including military style camps in the areas they control.
The Security Council unanimously adopts resolution 2786 (2025) extending until January 28, 2026, the mandate of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah agreement (UNMHA).
Mortal passage from the Red Sea
By aggravating this, the Houthi attacks against international navigation in the Red Sea have intensified. On July 8, the eternity of the commercial ship was sunk, killing several crew members and leaving the other missing. This followed the sinking of the magic sea ship two days earlier.
In a statement, the UN special envoy, Hans Grundberg, condemned attacks, calling them violations of international maritime law and warnings that they have risked serious environmental and geopolitical benefits.
He called Ansar Allah to stop attacks that may degenerate tensions in and around Yemen.
“” [He urges them] To rely on the cessation of hostilities with the United States in the Red Sea and to provide sustainable guarantees to the region and to the broader international community, ensuring the security of all those who use this critical navigable path, “noted the press release.
Important operational constraints
In Hudaydah himself, UNMHA faces important constraints.
THE June letter By the secretary general details the restrictions by the Houthi authorities of the United Nations patrols at the critical ports of the Red Sea – Hudaydah, Salif and Ras Issa.
Damage caused by repeated air strikes, notably by the United States and Israel in response to Houthi attacks, left partially inoperative key port infrastructure, disturbing fuel, food and medical imports.
With Hudaydah responsible for 70% of commercial imports from Yemen and 80% of humanitarian deliveries, the issues are high.
A child receives vaccination against polio in Yemen.
Polio vaccination reader
Meanwhile, a new series of polio vaccinations is underway in areas controlled by the Southern Yemen Government, in the midst of increasing concerns concerning the continuous propagation of the virus.
From July 12 to 14, health workers were deployed in 12 governorsaimed at braking the trigger of type 2 poliovirus varying.
The campaign, led by the Ministry of Yemen of Public Health with the support of the UN Children’s Fund (Unicef) and the World Health Organization (WHO), came as 282 cases have been reported since 2021, environmental surveillance confirming continuous transmission.
“” The campaign is essential to interrupt transmission and protect each child from the debilitating effects of polio“Said Ferima Coulibaly-Zerbo, acting who represented Yemen.
Peter Hawkins of Unicef echoes the emergency, warning of the “Imminent threat” for non -vaccinated children If the immunization differences persist.
“But, thanks to vaccination, we can ensure the safety of our children,” he said.
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