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New York: The food security situation in Yemen’s government-controlled districts “slightly improved” during the first five months of this year, but acute malnutrition is on the rise, UN agencies warned in a new report released on Friday. more
UNICEF alert to save millions from desperate hunger in Yemen

New York: Without urgent action, millions in Yemen could face ever greater risks of hunger and malnourishment, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warned on Friday.

Yemen: Fresh negotiations conclude with release of 887 prisoners

New York: The UN Special Envoy for Yemen announced on Monday the planned release of 887 conflict-related detainees from all sides along with other gains after concluding 10 days of negoti ...

UN and partners appeal for $4.3 billion for aid operations in Yemen

Donors are meeting in Geneva on Monday to raise $4.3 billion to provide support and protection for 17.3 million people in war-torn Yemen, which remains among the world’s most severe ...

Two-thirds of Yemenis need humanitarian support and protection

New York: Some 21.6 million people in Yemen – that’s two-thirds of the population – are going to need some kind of humanitarian assistance and protection services during ...

More than 11,000 children killed or injured in Yemen conflict: UNICEF

New York: More than 11,000 boys and girls have been killed or injured in the war in Yemen - an average of four a day since fighting escalated in 2015, though the number is likely to be fa ...

Safety and security of Yemeni civilians at risk unless truce is extended, says human rights chief

New York: Warring factions in Yemen are being urged to extend a UN-mediated truce following reports of deaths and injuries of civilians from sniper attacks and shelling. The truce, which ...

‘We must not turn our backs’ on migrants stranded in Yemen

New York: With some 27,800 migrants having crossed from the Horn of Africa into war-torn Yemen this year, the UN migration agency, IOM, expressed concern on Tuesday over the safety and we ...

Yemen: New Houthi commitment ‘encouraging step’ to protecting children

New York: The United Nations commended on Monday a new signed Action Plan to safeguard children affected by armed conflict in Yemen.

UN analysis shows link between lack of vaccine equity and widening inequalities

New York: Only a tiny proportion of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in developing countries, leading to a widening gap between rich and poor, says the UN Development Programme (U ...