Aiman Mackie

Snr Peacebuilding Officer, Office of UN Special Envoy for Yemen. Ex: UN-Iraq, Syria, UNDP, Oxfam GB, EastWest Inst & Ford Foundation, etc. RT not = endorsement.

[Yasmeen ياسمين @YEryani]

Yemen's ecosystem of analysts and commentators is usually very small, but in times like these it swells overnight.

Since al-Makha battle, I've seen people I haven't seen commenting on Yemen since 2015-2018. Worse, some who couldn't place Yemen on a map 2 weeks ago are now talking about the Taiz hinterlands.

They show up when things get "exciting" aka really bad. Media traction is high, so they go on a spree, and once things settle down, they exit the space as quickly as they entered it. I am sure this isn't a Yemen-specific phenomenon unfortunately.

I have a special disdain for this. I call them zombie Yemen commentators. They wake up to discuss Yemen when it's easy, when information is circulating and they can capitalize on the coverage. They speak with a level of detachment, as if it’s a football commentary, and some feel the urge to moralize and lecture Yemenis on what they should or shouldn't accept.

I am not suggesting that anyone should monopolize analysis on Yemen. It's excellent when more people join the conversation, but it should be done with a level of modesty and a genuine interest in Yemen and Yemenis. Coverage of Yemen draws the attention of policymakers, and this is an opportunity to inform them so they don't make catastrophic decisions - or so we hope.

Follow the people who have covered Yemen through the good and the bad, who kept talking about Yemen when no one would listen, and did the grueling work of pushing it onto the agenda of international forums. They may not always be right or have the final word on what's going on, and you might completely disagree with their political positions but at least they are committed to the issue and have accumulated knowledge.

[UN News @UN_News_Centre]

The UN Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the escalation of Israeli military operations in southern Lebanon. Full statement ⤵️

https://t.co/Z4KPmDdX0Y

[TasteAtlas @TasteAtlas]

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[UNICEF @UNICEF]

UNICEF is outraged by the killing of two drivers of trucks contracted by UNICEF to provide clean water to families in the Gaza Strip.

The victims were killed by Israeli fire in an incident that took place early this morning at the Mansoura water filling point in northern Gaza. UNICEF extends our condolences to the families of the men killed.

Full statement: https://t.co/gFQLWpCcaP

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

Thank you Ambassador @KumarIyerUK for your support to @WHO’s work.

We greatly value the #UK’s participation at the #EB158 and your longstanding commitment to #HealthForAll.

[Amina J Mohammed @AminaJMohammed]

For more than two decades, UNAMI has worked with Iraq to advance security, democracy, gender equality and human rights.

As Iraq welcomes a new dawn, we congratulate and honor the dedication and sacrifice of the UNAMI family, and the resilience and determination of the Iraqi people to build a peaceful and prosperous country.

The United Nations continues to remain with Iraq in this endeavor of ensuring sustainable peace, human rights and development for all.

@UNIraq

[United Nations @UN]

For 80 years, the UN has been a beacon of hope in times of turmoil.

As global conflicts, crises & challenges put millions at risk, the UN will continue its vital work in the year ahead assisting vulnerable people and delivering for those most in need.

https://t.co/pZVGSTztXb

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

The people of Yemen demand and deserve peace.

I call on everyone to prioritize dialogue over violence. Any unilateral actions that could inflame this fragile situation are unacceptable.

The @UN remains committed to supporting the Yemeni people along the path to peace.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

On this International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People we reaffirm a simple truth:

The Palestinian people have a right to dignity, justice & self-determination.

Yet over the last 2 years, these rights have been violated beyond comprehension.

I repeat my call for an end to the unlawful occupation of the Palestinian Territory. I also reiterate my call for irreversible progress towards a two-State solution, with Israel & Palestine living side by side in peace & security.

https://t.co/EJrpOIDe3k

[Khalilur Rahman @UN_PGA]

Happy birthday, UN! Here are your birthday wishes from countries around the world 🇺🇳

80 years ago, on 24 October 1945, the UN officially came into existence. On this UN day, let us choose, once again, the path of hope. To uphold the principles of our Charter. To act when action is needed. Because for the UN to endure another 80 years, we must be better together.

Thank you to all permanent representatives in New York who participated!

[Aiman Mackie @aimack]

@ahmedshameya995 .

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

For 80 years, the Security Council has shaped the UN and the course of history.

But, without a Security Council fit for purpose, the world is in grave danger.

Reform of the Council is imperative, and long overdue – including expanding its membership.

https://t.co/P4GPT8OS2j

[Aiman Mackie @aimack]

@ghadaa231 .

[Aiman Mackie @aimack]

@Hamzasharif5750 .

[Filippo Grandi @FilippoGrandi]

We do not give up.

#UNDay

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

For 80 years, the @UN has worked to forge peace, tackle poverty & hunger, advance human rights & build a more sustainable world,.

Now, more than ever, the world must recommit to solving problems no nation can solve alone.

On this #UNDay, let’s stand together & act as one.

[@OSE_Yemen @OSE_Yemen]

UN Spokesperson on disturbing accusations coming from Ansar Allah leadership against UN aid workers.

☑️ Categorically rejects any and all accusations that UN personnel or UN operations in #Yemen were involved in any activities not consistent with humanitarian mandate.
☑️ Calling UN staff spies or in other contexts terrorists is unacceptable and puts their lives everywhere at risk.
☑️ We will continue to call for the end to the arbitrary detention of 53 of our colleagues, some held without contact for many years.
☑️They need to be released, alongside the NGO workers and those from diplomatic missions.
☑️The work we do in Yemen and humanitarian work we do everywhere is guided by principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence.
☑️The reason we're in Yemen, the reason our humanitarian colleagues are in Yemen is to help the Yemeni people.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

I urge all to fully abide by the terms of the agreement to secure a ceasefire & hostage release in Gaza.

All hostages must be released in a dignified manner.

A permanent ceasefire must be secured.

Full, safe & sustained access for humanitarian workers must be granted.

We have all waited far too long for this moment.

Now we must make it truly count.

[Aiman Mackie @aimack]

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[Aiman Mackie @aimack]

@GaslHamod71784 .