A member of the Leadership Council, Al-Sabahi, meets with a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross.

Member of Presidential Leadership Council Welcomes ICRC Delegation

ADEN, Yemen – Today, Major General Mahmoud Al-Sabahi, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council, received a delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) at the Maashiq Palace in Aden, the temporary capital of Yemen. The delegation was led by Christine Shibula, the head of the ICRC mission in Yemen.

Discussion on Humanitarian Issues

During the meeting, which included Amira Kadir, head of the ICRC mission in Aden, political advisor Bahaa Al-Salami, and field officer Ali Mahmoud, participants discussed several pressing humanitarian issues. They explored ways to enhance cooperation and coordination to support humanitarian efforts and serve citizens across various provinces.

Acknowledgment of Humanitarian Efforts

Major General Al-Sabahi welcomed the ICRC delegation and expressed his appreciation for the organization’s humanitarian role in Yemen. He acknowledged the ICRC’s ongoing efforts to alleviate the suffering of citizens affected by war and humanitarian crises.

Overview of ICRC Activities

The council member listened attentively as the ICRC delegation provided a detailed overview of their activities and field programs in several provinces. They highlighted the interventions aimed at assisting the most vulnerable groups and the efforts made to protect civilians while promoting respect for international humanitarian law.

Importance of Continued Coordination

Al-Sabahi emphasized the necessity of ongoing coordination between government entities and the ICRC. He stressed that such collaboration ensures the facilitation of humanitarian aid to those in need and addresses urgent humanitarian issues, particularly the cases of prisoners and detainees.

Progress in Prisoner Exchange Operations

He praised the ICRC’s role in facilitating prisoner exchange operations, expressing hope for further progress in this humanitarian endeavor. Al-Sabahi believes that successful exchanges will help reunite families and alleviate the suffering of thousands of Yemeni families.

Commitment to Humanitarian Principles

In her remarks, Christine Shibula outlined the ICRC’s key activities in Yemen. She reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to continue its humanitarian work based on the principles of neutrality, independence, and impartiality. The delegation members thanked Al-Sabahi for the opportunity to meet and highlighted the importance of ongoing dialogue and coordination with relevant authorities to address humanitarian issues in the country.

Conclusion

The meeting underscored the critical need for collaboration between the Yemeni government and the ICRC to enhance humanitarian efforts. As the situation in Yemen remains dire, such partnerships are essential for delivering aid and support to those who need it most.

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