WFP boosts aid in Yemen over hunger
The World Food Programme is strengthening its response to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, where the Houthi control over the Red Sea coastline has led to the displacement of tens of thousands and a worsening of humanitarian conditions. Since the escalation of the conflicts, approximately 700 people have been killed and thousands injured, while over 120,000 Yemenis have been displaced within the country, and others have fled across the sea to Africa. Yemen is facing a severe food crisis, with 18 million people experiencing food insecurity and 2.2 million children suffering from severe malnutrition. About 90% of Yemen's food imports are imported, making the closure of ports and maritime routes a significant threat to food security—especially since the Houthi group controls UN offices and detains several staff members, complicating the work of the program and reducing aid due to lack of funding.
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