UN Secretary‑General appoints Samer Abdeljaber as Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen

The United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres has announced the appointment of Samer Abdeljaber, a Jordanian national, as the United Nations Resident Coordinator and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen. The decision was confirmed following the approval of Yemen’s host government, indicating formal acceptance of the new senior UN representative for the country.

In this dual role, Abdeljaber will be responsible for overseeing the United Nations’ programme work and coordinating humanitarian assistance across Yemen. The appointment underscores the UN’s ongoing commitment to managing and supporting relief operations in the nation, reflecting the organization’s broader mandate to address humanitarian needs and development challenges.