VN concerned over rising tension in Yemen

He called on relevant parties to exercise self-restraint, exert efforts to settle divergences through dialogue on the basis of international law and relevant resolutions adopted by the UN Security Council in order to promptly restore peace and stability in Yemen and the Middle East.

Speaking at the Security Council on Sunday, UN Special Adviser Jamal Benomar warned that Yemen stands on the brink of civil war, according to the National News Agency of Yemen (SABA).

“Emotions are running extremely high and, unless solutions can be found, the country will fall into further violent confrontations,” Mr. Benomar declared./.

By Hai Minh