U.N. report counters Houthi port blockade claims
The article discussed a UN report indicating that the Houthi claims about a blockade of their controlled ports are false. The report showed that wheat imports to the ports of Hodeidah, Salif, and Rass Issa increased by 73% in June compared to the previous month and 72% compared to the same period last year. Additionally, these imports exceeded the average of the past three years by 35%. Conversely, fuel imports declined by 28% compared to the previous month and 68% compared to last year, due to halted shipments and damage to the infrastructure at Rass Issa port. Despite the overall decrease in fuel imports, diesel and gasoline prices rose, putting increased pressure on Yemen's economy and food security. The UN organization forecasted that the food crisis will continue to worsen, with the potential for further deterioration in the coming months due to climatic factors and reduced funding, signaling a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen.
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