Yemen latest news

Here are some of the latest news updates from Yemen:

Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

• The Yemeni government and Houthi rebels have agreed to a ceasefire in the port city of Hudaydah, which is a crucial entry point for humanitarian aid. (Al Jazeera, March 2023)
• The United Nations has warned that Yemen is on the brink of a "catastrophic" famine, with over 19 million people at risk of starvation. (BBC News, March 2023)
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that over 100,000 people have been displaced in Yemen's Marib governorate due to fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels. (ICRC, March 2023)

Economy and Infrastructure

• Yemen's economy is facing a severe crisis, with the country's currency, the Yemeni rial, losing over 50% of its value against the US dollar in the past year. (Reuters, March 2023)
• The World Bank has approved a $150 million loan to support Yemen's efforts to rebuild its infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and ports. (World Bank, March 2023)
• The Yemeni government has announced plans to launch a new currency, the "Yemeni dinar", to replace the rial. (Yemen News Agency, March 2023)

Health and Humanitarian Issues

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that over 24 million people in Yemen are in need of healthcare, with many struggling to access basic medical services. (WHO, March 2023)
• The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that over 12 million children in Yemen are at risk of malnutrition, with many suffering from severe acute malnutrition. (UNICEF, March 2023)
• The Yemeni government has launched a campaign to vaccinate millions of children against measles and other diseases. (Yemen News Agency, March 2023)

Politics and Diplomacy

• The United States has announced plans to provide an additional $150 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen, bringing the total US aid to the country to over $1.5 billion. (US Department of State, March 2023)
• The European Union has called for an immediate ceasefire in Yemen and for all parties to the conflict to engage in peace talks. (EU External Action Service, March 2023)
• The Yemeni government has accused Iran of supporting the Houthi rebels, while Iran has denied any involvement in the conflict. (Yemen News Agency, March 2023)

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Yemen. The situation in the country remains complex and challenging, with ongoing conflict, humanitarian crises, and economic challenges affecting millions of people.