UN envoy warns Yemen has returned to 'full-scale war'

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A UN envoy warned that Yemen has returned to 'full-scale war,' urging dialogue as Saudi Arabia and Yemen's internationally recognised government called for UN Security Council action amid Houthi escalation. More than 100 humanitarian and human rights groups said the Gaza ceasefire 'exists in name only,' citing Israel's continued killings and restrictions across the enclave. The warnings underscore deteriorating conditions in two conflict zones where humanitarian access remains constrained.

Why it matters：Renewed full-scale fighting in Yemen and a nominal Gaza ceasefire signal deepening humanitarian crises.

Key points

  • A UN envoy said Yemen returned to 'full-scale war.'
  • Saudi Arabia and Yemen's government urged Security Council action.
  • Over 100 NGOs said the Gaza ceasefire exists in name only.

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