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Jane Marriott, British Ambassador to Yemen

Jane Marriott

British Ambassador to Yemen

Part of UK in Yemen

7th August 2013 Sana’a, Yemen

A blessed – and safe – Eid to all

Most readers of this will be aware that we have had to withdraw our Embassy staff from Sanaa until after the Eid, because of security concerns which are now very much in the public eye.  For me it is a genuine matter of regret, having spent my first weeks in Yemen enjoying true Yemeni friendship and hospitality during the holy month of Ramadan.  I was very much hoping to enjoy the atmosphere of celebration over the Eid al-Fitr as Yemenis end their fasting month, which has fallen at the hottest time of the year.  I am particularly aware of the fortitude of Yemenis in the coastal cities of Yemen – such as Mukalla, Aden and al-Hodeidah – for whom this summer Ramadan has been particularly arduous.

I am grateful for all that our Yemeni hosts have done to ensure the safety and security of our Embassy and its staff, as well as to increase security measures around Sanaa and further afield.  It has caused inconvenience to people making their final preparations for Eid.  But while it has also made people anxious at what should be a time of happiness, it is also a reminder to us, Yemen’s friends, that Yemen is still in need of the support of its friends to help build political and economic security at a critical point in its political transition.

I pray that all will be peaceful during and after Eid and look forward to returning very soon.

And finally, may I wish you all عيد مبارك , وكل عام وأنتم بخير

8 comments on “A blessed – and safe – Eid to all”

  1. during Eid, so many people have been killed in Arab South, and all the world stands, watches and ignores the real demands of southerns in which they can get their state back and reject Yemeni occupation.

    1. The UK, and the other nine states supporting the GCC Initiative, remains committed to helping Yemen to resolve its political, social and economic issues through the National Dialogue process, constitutional process and elections. The dialogue is the best and only opportunity for Yemenis of all sides to come together, as one nation, to resolve their political differences peacefully, and participate in creating a new future for their country.

  2. Thanks and happy EID to all Muslim in the world , I’m from Yemen and thank u janemarriott 🙂

  4. Thank you for putting in the time and effort to make your blog so amazing and inspirational. I love your blog. I love your points of view. Through your blog I can tell you are expressing your warm feelings towards Yemen and all Muslims countries.

    Wishing you and all FCO a very happy peaceful time.

  7. Thank you very much for your wishes and we hope all the best to Yemen .
    I want to thank u for your corporation as well .

    Eid mobarak for all
    Regards Jubran

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