The United Nations' special adviser on Yemen Jamal Benomar has resigned, diplomatic sources have told Al Jazeera.
James Bays, Al Jazeera's diplomatic editor, said the envoy has told Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that it was time for him to end his role.
"Jamal Benomar has told the Secretary-General it is time for him to end his mission in Yemen but that he remains willing to help the UN in any capacity that is needed," our correspondent reported, citing diplomatic sources.
Benomar's resignation comes as the war in Yemen continues to intensify, with a Saudi-led coalition continuing its air campaign against Houthi rebels in the country.
On Tuesday, the UN Security Council passed a resolution imposing an arms embargo on the rebels and calling on them to withdraw from the areas they control.
The rebels condemned the resolution, saying the decision supported "aggression".
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