UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Yemen violence and Bab al-Mandeb Strait

The United Nations Security Council has convened an emergency meeting for 3 p.m. (New York time) on Tuesday to address the escalating violence in Yemen and its impact on the strategically vital Bab el‑Mandeb Strait shipping lane. The session comes as hostilities intensify along the Red Sea corridor, threatening maritime traffic and regional stability in a route that handles a significant share of global trade.

UN agencies have warned that the conflict is driving a surge in displacement, with thousands of Yemenis seeking refuge in neighboring Djibouti. Officials highlighted the humanitarian strain and urged the council to consider coordinated measures to protect civilians and secure the strait. The UN News app provides live updates on the meeting and the evolving situation.