Agricultural sector hit by ongoing blockade
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources in Yemen confirmed that the ongoing aggression and blockade against the country have caused economic losses estimated in billions of riyals, though exact figures have not been specified. They pointed out that this has led to severe damage to the agricultural and fishing sectors through targeting infrastructure and facilities, disrupting production, marketing, and export processes, as well as restricting access to agricultural and marine inputs. The ministry also emphasized that these practices have directly affected food security and increased the suffering of farmers and fishermen, amid growing popular opposition to the blockade. They called for ending the blockade and stopping the assaults to encourage the revival of economic activity, enhance food security, and promote sustainable development.
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