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Germany expressed optimism at the progress being made in Yemen, urging that the political process be “irreversible”.
“A comprehensive process and a comprehensive solution are important. What does this mean? We have to make sure that all groups are included in this process,” said Berlin’s Ambassador Christoph Heusgen at the Security Council meeting on Yemen Tuesday.
Heusgen added “I think it is very important that all groups—also underrepresented groups—are part of the political process. The interests of these regional groups must be taken into consideration; also when it comes to the peace process, it is very important that the interests of women, youth, children—all underrepresented groups are actually taken care of.”
The German official warned that the humanitarian situation must change, adding “the figures are still and remain horrendous with 200,000 malnourished, and an additional 250,000 at risk of losing their lives.”
“In the upcoming Geneva Donor Conference, Germany will again pledge substantially; we call on all partners to do the same,” Heusgen concluded.
Source: Yemenwatch.net
