Council of the EU and the European Council approved on Tuesday conclusions on Yemen expressing the EU's grave concern over the deterioration of the security, economic and humanitarian situation in the country, according to a press release by the EU who EU strongly condemns Houthis indiscriminate attacks against international maritime shipping in the Red Sea, and against Israel.
The statement added that these attacks threaten regional peace and stability, global commerce and the freedom of navigation, and exacerbate the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen.
The statement stated that the EU calls for a renewed momentum in the peace efforts in Yemen, reaffirming its commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the country and its full support to UN mediation and regional initiatives aiming at a sustainable ceasefire.
The EU and its member states, in a Team Europe approach, remain committed to continuing the humanitarian assistance to Yemen, while advocating for effective protection of human rights and respect for International Humanitarian Law.
Lastly, the EU condemns arms proliferation benefiting the Houthis and other non-state actors in the region, and calls on third parties to stop their support and arms deliveries to the Houthis and contribute to the de-escalation.