The General Authority for Postal Savings in Yemen has issued a statement emphasizing the urgent need to lift the blockade affecting postal services in the country, coinciding with World Post Day celebrations.
The authority highlighted that over 30 million Yemeni citizens have been deprived of essential postal services due to ongoing conflict and restrictions that have persisted for more than nine years. This blockade continues to prevent the sending and receiving of mail to and from Yemen.
In its appeal to the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and humanitarian organizations, the Yemeni post urged immediate action to address the blockade and restore postal services. The statement underscored the significance of World Post Day as an opportunity to review member states’ compliance with international postal standards and their obligations under UPU conventions.
The UPU, which comprises 192 member states, promotes the free exchange of postal services under all circumstances. This year marks 150 years of universal mail, aimed at enhancing global communications and access to essential services. The Yemeni postal authority has been a member of the UPU for 92 years, entitled to the rights outlined in the UPU Constitution, including the freedom to exchange mail through the international postal network.
The UPU has reaffirmed its commitment to fostering global communication and cultural exchange through a unified postal system, highlighting the critical role of postal services in supporting communities worldwide.
