Dushanbe, 19.02.2016. (NIAT «Khovar»). — UN Security Council on Thursday expressed serious concern over the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, as a record number of people are in need of aid. It was reported by Xinhua News Agency with reference to the press statement of the council.

Underlining its full support for humanitarian workers delivering aid in very difficult conditions across Yemen, the council also expressed concern about all reports of obstruction of the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Yemen, it said.

The 15-member body also «urged all parties to fulfil their commitments to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance, including measures to further ensure rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access.»

With the aim to reach a ceasefire, the council called on all Yemeni parties to resume and accelerate United Nations-brokered inclusive political consultations.

The council also urged the Yemeni parties to fulfil their commitments made during the last round of talks between Dec. 15-20, 2015, and further urged the parties to participate in a new round of talks, building on the progress that has been achieved so far on ending the conflict.