UN Warns of Rising Famine Risks in Yemen
The Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs of the United Nations, Tom Fltcher, confirmed that the humanitarian situation in Yemen is worsening, with the country approaching famine due to escalating fighting between the Houthis and the Yemeni government since July. The militias have seized the city of Al-Makha and islands in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, threatening international navigation. This has led to the displacement of tens of thousands since early September and the crossing of over two thousand Yemenis into Djibouti, amidst a fuel crisis that hampers civilians' ability to leave conflict areas. Warnings focus on increasing levels of hunger and a significant deterioration of the humanitarian situation.
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