Houthi rebels in Yemen have accused the UN special envoy of bias, stating his declarations on their involvement in the war align with the positions of the United States and the United Kingdom.

Mari Holopainen of the Green Party began her term as a Member of Parliament in Finland, taking the seat vacated by Pekka Haavisto, who was appointed as the UN Special Envoy to Sudan. She also criticized the government's employment policies.

Pekka Haavisto has been appointed as the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy to Sudan, taking on a role amidst a nearly three-year conflict marked by atrocities against civilians.