Yemen - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/?xtor=RSS-1 Political relations France was one of the first countries to speak out in favour of the departure of President Saleh and to support the CCASG plan signed on 23 November 2011 in coordination with the EU and the United States. It recognizes the legitimacy of President Hadi and his government. France, the United States and the United Kingdom co-sponsored UN Security Council Resolution 2216 (of 14 April 2015) calling for resumption of dialogue, an inclusive solution, an arms embargo and (…) en Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480415 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 Red Sea - Lethal attack by the Houthis on the commercial vessel True Confidence (6 Mar. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/events/article/red-sea-lethal-attack-by-the-houthis-on-the-commercial-vessel-true-confidence-6?xtor=RSS-1 France strongly condemns the lethal attack by the Houthis on the commercial vessel True Confidence in the Gulf of Aden on March 6, 2024, which killed several crew members and wounded a number of others. Houthi attacks on international maritime traffic reached a new level yesterday. They must cease. France offers its condolences to the loved ones of the Houthis' victims. Several days ago, the Houthis also claimed responsibility for the sinking of the Rubymar, which poses a very serious risk (…) 2024-03-07 19:42:34 60244_277947 Red Sea – France condemns the ongoing Houthi attacks against commercial ships (24 Jan. 2024) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/events/article/red-sea-france-condemns-the-ongoing-houthi-attacks-against-commercial-ships-24?xtor=RSS-1 France reiterates its condemnation of the attacks carried out by the Houthis against commercial ships in the Red Sea, which undermine navigational rights and freedoms. Through these armed actions, the Houthis bear full responsibility for regional escalation. We call on them to end these attacks and to immediately release the Galaxy Leader and its crew, whom they have held hostage since November 19, 2023. We supported the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 2722 on January 10, which (…) 2024-01-24 16:28:46 60244_277430 Red Sea – Houthi Violation of Freedom of Navigation (12.01.24) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/events/article/red-sea-houthi-violation-of-freedom-of-navigation-12-01-24?xtor=RSS-1 France reiterates its condemnation of the attacks carried out by the Houthis against commercial ships in the Red Sea, which undermine navigational rights and freedoms, and it demands that the Houthis end them immediately. Through these armed actions, the Houthis bear a very heavy responsibility for regional escalation. Through its Resolution 2722, the Security Council stated on 10 January 2024 that the exercise of navigational rights and freedoms must be respected and that States have the (…) 2024-01-12 12:26:38 60244_277242 Yemen - Q&A - Extract from the press briefing (10.01.24) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/events/article/yemen-q-a-extract-from-the-press-briefing-10-01-24?xtor=RSS-1 Several CMA-CGM tankers managed to cross the southern Red Sea. What is the role of French warships in the area, and are French ships accompanying CMA-CGM tankers to guarantee their security? France condemns Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea. These attacks undermine fundamental principles of international law, namely the freedom of navigation on the high seas. France stresses that nations are entitled to take appropriate measures to guarantee maritime security and (…) 2024-01-10 16:47:07 60244_277197 Yemen - Q&A (11.12.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/events/article/yemen-q-a-11-12-23?xtor=RSS-1 Do you have any information on what action might be taken after the Languedoc shot down two drones in self-defense over the Red Sea almost 70 miles from the Yemeni port of Hodeida? Have the attackers been identified? Will there be any response? In his communiqué of December 10, the Minister for the Armed Forces stated that the French Navy's Multi-Mission Frigate (FREMM) Languedoc intercepted and shot down two drones that were heading toward it from the coast of Yemen. We were in a defensive (…) 2023-12-11 16:19:34 60244_276773 Seizure of the Galaxy Leader (21 Nov. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/events/article/seizure-of-the-galaxy-leader-21-nov-2023?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns the seizure of the Galaxy Leader by the Houthis on November 19 and calls for the immediate release of the commercial vessel's crew. The ship's seizure as it transited the Red Sea in international waters and its diversion to Hodeida are jeopardizing safe, free shipping in the region, in violation of international law. This act also undermines the interests of the Yemeni people and neighboring countries. France calls on all regional stakeholders to avoid an escalation. That is (…) 2023-11-21 17:18:41 60244_276450 Yemen – United Nations – Successful operation to offload oil from FSO Safer (12 Aug. 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/events/article/yemen-united-nations-successful-operation-to-offload-oil-from-fso-safer-12-aug?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the successful operation to offload oil from the FSO Safer, which threatens to break up off the coast of Yemen. France, which supported and helped finance the operation to the tune of €3.3 million, pays tribute to the efforts of the United Nations and the mobilization of many countries to carry through this complex salvage plan, which was completed on 11 August and has averted an environmental, humanitarian and economic disaster in the Red Sea. France calls for active (…) 2023-08-14 13:38:25 60244_274732 Yemen – UN – Start of operation to unload oil from Safer tanker (25.07.23) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/events/article/yemen-un-start-of-operation-to-unload-oil-from-safer-tanker-25-07-23?xtor=RSS-1 France welcomes the start of an operation to pump oil from the Safer onto a replacement tanker, as announced by the UN Secretary-General. This is a critical stage in the UN-led salvage operation. We reiterate our full support for the UN as it conducts this complex operation to avert an environmental, economic and humanitarian disaster in the Red Sea. France calls on all the parties, and first and foremost the Houthis, to allow it to unfold smoothly. France supports this operation both (…) 2023-07-27 09:27:49 60244_274476 Yemen – Murder of a humanitarian worker from the World Food Programme (WFP) (22.07.2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/events/article/yemen-murder-of-a-humanitarian-worker-from-the-world-food-programme-wfp-22-07?xtor=RSS-1 France condemns the murder of a humanitarian worker from the World Food Programme in Yemen. Any attack on humanitarian workers is a violation of international humanitarian law. France expresses its sincere condolences to the victim's family and close friends and to the World Food Programme, whose outstanding work in Yemen it welcomes. It reiterates the obligation to protect humanitarian staff and calls on the Yemeni authorities to shed full light on the crime. There can be no impunity for (…) 2023-07-24 11:31:44 60244_274415 Yemen – UN – Launch of Safer salvage operation in the Red Sea (2 June 2023) https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/yemen/events/article/yemen-un-launch-of-safer-salvage-operation-in-the-red-sea-2-june-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Statement by the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs Spokesperson France commends the launch of the operation to salvage the Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) Safer tanker, announced by the UN. Given the threat of an environmental disaster posed by this supertanker in the Red Sea, France has contributed some €3.3 million to the UN's salvage plan. France supports UN efforts to carry out this project in the coming weeks. More than a million barrels of crude oil stored by the tanker (…) 2023-06-05 10:11:22 60244_273630