Resident Coordinator for Yemen calls for immediate release of aid workers during a meeting in Sana’a

14 September 2025 

Today, the Resident Coordinator for Yemen, Julien Harneis, met with Mr. Ismail al-Muttawakil, a senior official in Sanaa responsible for humanitarian affairs. 

The Resident Coordinator called for the immediate and unconditional release of all aid workers, vacating of UN offices and the return of assets. 

He further noted that the observation of the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations and International Humanitarian Law are necessary conditions for the delivery of humanitarian assistance. 

The Resident Coordinator informed Mr. al-Mutawakil of recent decisions of the United Nations related to staff safety and security.