UN Voices Concern as Cross‑Border Houthi Attacks Escalate Amid Rising Yemen Conflict

Riyadh, 10 September – The United Nations condemned recent cross‑border strikes carried out by the Houthi movement against Saudi territory, expressing deep alarm over reports of civilian casualties and damage to energy infrastructure.

UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres’ spokesperson Stephen Dujarric emphasized that the organization is closely monitoring the situation, especially the impact on non‑combatants. The UN also warned that the growing intensity of clashes on several Yemeni fronts could have severe political, economic and security repercussions for the war‑torn country.

Special Envoy Hans Grundberg has been in continuous contact with both parties, seeking to contain the escalation and keep diplomatic channels open. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) highlighted that more than 5,600 families have been displaced since the latest round of fighting began on Thursday, with at least 11 civilians killed, including two children, and nine injured.

These developments underline the fragile nature of the cease‑fire arrangements put in place after the UN‑brokered truce of April 2022, and raise concerns that the renewed violence could reverse the limited progress made toward peace.