Yemen faces rising hunger amid turmoil

Yemen is facing one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, with escalating armed conflict and increasing violations of legal norms, leading to worsened hunger and a deteriorating healthcare system. According to a Human Rights Watch report, over 22.3 million people require humanitarian assistance, including 18.3 million suffering from severe food insecurity. The ability of organizations to provide aid has been hindered by the imprisonment of dozens of UN staff members and civilians by the Houthis, along with rising malnutrition rates, especially among women and children. The healthcare system is also experiencing widespread collapse, with one-third of health facilities non-operational, which exacerbates suffering for patients and pregnant women. This crisis is further compounded by a significant funding gap that limits relief efforts. The situation becomes even more critical as ongoing attacks, which violate international law, and Houthi restrictions on humanitarian work continue to obstruct life-saving efforts and deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis.

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