Yemen news

Here are some recent news articles and updates from Yemen:

Conflict and Humanitarian Crisis

• The United Nations has warned that Yemen is on the brink of a "catastrophic" famine, with over 20 million people at risk of starvation. (Al Jazeera, March 2023)
• The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new military campaign in Yemen, targeting Houthi rebels in the capital city of Sana'a. (Reuters, March 2023)
• The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that over 100,000 people have been displaced in Yemen due to the conflict. (ICRC, March 2023)

Economic Crisis

• Yemen's economy has been severely impacted by the conflict, with the country's currency, the Yemeni rial, losing over 70% of its value. (The Guardian, February 2023)
• The World Bank has warned that Yemen's economy is at risk of collapse, with the country's GDP expected to contract by 20% in 2023. (World Bank, February 2023)

Health Crisis

• The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that Yemen is facing a "health emergency" due to the conflict, with over 1,000 people dying every week due to preventable diseases. (WHO, March 2023)
• The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that over 1 million children in Yemen are at risk of severe acute malnutrition. (UNICEF, February 2023)

Humanitarian Aid

• The United Nations has launched a new appeal for $4.3 billion in humanitarian aid to support Yemen's crisis. (UN News, March 2023)
• The European Union has pledged an additional €100 million in aid to Yemen, bringing its total contribution to €1.2 billion. (EU News, March 2023)

Regional Developments

• The United States has announced that it will provide an additional $150 million in aid to Yemen, bringing its total contribution to $1.5 billion. (State Department, March 2023)
• The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has called for an immediate ceasefire in Yemen and for all parties to engage in peace talks. (GCC, March 2023)

These are just a few examples of the many news articles and updates available on Yemen.