‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’

Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and UN Emergency Relief Coordinator Joyce Msuya expressed concern over the escalating conflict in Yemen, with Houthi forces attacking international shipping in support of Hamas, leading to retaliatory strikes by multiple states and severe damage to civilian infrastructure. The conflict has left over 17 million Yemenis unable to meet basic food needs due to disrupted port operations, cholera outbreaks, and malnutrition, highlighting the urgent need for a nationwide ceasefire and unified action to address economic challenges and facilitate humanitarian access. The officials emphasized the importance of respecting international humanitarian law, protecting critical infrastructure, and pursuing a lasting political resolution to end the suffering in Yemen.

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