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UN alerts to escalating Yemen crisis
The United Nations has warned of a severe deterioration in the humanitarian situation in Yemen, as fighting intensifies and displacement waves increase, surpassing 200,000 internally displaced persons since August— the highest level since the 2022 ceasefire. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of 46 civilians and injuries to more than 130, accompanied by a decline in essential services and a deterioration of the healthcare system. Currently, 2.2 million children under the age of five suffer from severe malnutrition, and the spread of diseases such as cholera and hemorrhagic fever remains a threat. Despite relief efforts, the funding provided covers only 22% of the needs. Additionally, arbitrary detentions of 72 UN personnel continue, with calls for a political solution and immediate delivery of aid to prevent further escalation of the crisis.
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