Yemen war news now
Here are the latest news updates on the Yemen war:
Recent Developments:
- The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new military operation in Yemen, targeting Houthi rebels in the northern province of Saada. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United Nations has warned that Yemen is on the brink of a major famine, with over 20 million people at risk of starvation. (Source: BBC News)
- The Houthi rebels have launched a series of drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting oil facilities and military bases. (Source: Reuters)
- The US has announced that it will provide an additional $150 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen, bringing the total amount of aid to $1.2 billion. (Source: CNN)
Key Issues:
- The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since 2015, with the Saudi-led coalition backing the government against the Houthi rebels.
- The war has caused widespread humanitarian suffering, with millions of people displaced, injured, or killed.
- The conflict has also led to a severe economic crisis, with the Yemeni currency devalued and inflation soaring.
- The Houthi rebels have been accused of using child soldiers and committing human rights abuses.
- The Saudi-led coalition has been criticized for its airstrikes, which have killed civilians and damaged infrastructure.
Recent Attacks:
- On February 16, a Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit a hospital in the Yemeni city of Saada, killing at least 12 people and injuring many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- On February 14, a Houthi rebel drone attack targeted a Saudi oil facility in the city of Jeddah, causing a fire but no casualties. (Source: Reuters)
- On February 12, a Saudi-led coalition airstrike hit a market in the Yemeni city of Taiz, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: BBC News)
International Response:
- The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire in Yemen and for all parties to the conflict to work towards a peaceful resolution.
- The United States has provided military support to the Saudi-led coalition, but has also called for a ceasefire and for all parties to respect international humanitarian law.
- The European Union has imposed sanctions on individuals and entities involved in the conflict, and has called for a ceasefire and for all parties to work towards a peaceful resolution.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross has called for access to all areas of Yemen to provide humanitarian aid and to evacuate those in need.
Humanitarian Crisis:
- The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is one of the worst in the world, with over 20 million people at risk of starvation.
- The World Food Programme has warned that Yemen is on the brink of a major famine, with over 12 million people at risk of famine.
- The United Nations has launched a $4.2 billion appeal for humanitarian aid in Yemen, but has received only a fraction of the funds needed.
- The International Rescue Committee has warned that the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is "catastrophic", with millions of people at risk of displacement, injury, or death.
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