China's UN envoy has called on Yemen's Houthi group to immediately stop disrupting Red Sea navigation during a crucial Security Council meeting. Deputy Representative Geng Shuang emphasized that commercial ships from all nations must operate freely in these vital waters, calling the situation \"a pressing global priority.\"
💡Did you know? Yemen's civil war – sparked when Houthis seized Sana'a in 2014 – has displaced over 15% of its population. The UN warns of catastrophic food/medicine shortages, labeling it one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
Geng proposed a 3-step solution: 1️⃣ Prioritize Yemeni people's welfare 2️⃣ Remove external interference 3️⃣ Accelerate UN-led political negotiations
🌐 The envoy also linked Yemen's stability to Gaza tensions, urging implementation of three Security Council resolutions. He challenged nations to pressure Israel while boosting Yemen aid: \"Empty promises won't feed starving families.\"
