The United Kingdom has accused the Houthis of blocking of peace process in Yemen and of forcing children into battle. In a statement, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said that "We continue to witness harrowing stories of Yemeni children being forced into battle and women being kidnapped in Houthi territory". He added: "The United Kingdom calls on the Houthis to meet with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY) and end their Marib offensive and the blocking of peace".