Yemen war news today
Here are some of the latest news updates on the Yemen war:
Recent Developments:
- The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new military operation in Yemen's western province of Hodeidah, targeting Houthi rebels who control the strategic port city. (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 ballistic missile attack on the Saudi city of Najran, which was intercepted by Saudi air defenses. (Source: Reuters)
Humanitarian Crisis:
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that over 24 million people in Yemen are in need of humanitarian aid, with 18 million at risk of famine. (Source: WHO)
- The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has warned that over 12 million children in Yemen are in need of aid, with many at risk of malnutrition and disease. (Source: UNICEF)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that over 10,000 people have been killed or injured in Yemen since the conflict began in 2015. (Source: ICRC)
Military Situation:
- The Saudi-led coalition has launched a new military campaign in Yemen's central province of Marib, targeting Houthi rebels who control the province. (Source: Al Arabiya)
- The Houthi rebels have launched a series of attacks on Saudi border towns, including the city of Jizan. (Source: Reuters)
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced that it will withdraw its troops from Yemen, citing the need to focus on other regional security threats. (Source: The National)
International Response:
- The United States has announced that it will provide an additional $275 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen, bringing the total amount of US aid to over $1.5 billion. (Source: US Department of State)
- The European Union has called for an immediate ceasefire in Yemen and for all parties to the conflict to engage in peace talks. (Source: EU External Action Service)
- The United Nations has announced that it will hold a special session of the Human Rights Council to discuss the situation in Yemen. (Source: UN News)
Other News:
- The Yemeni government has announced that it will hold a national dialogue conference to discuss the country's future and the terms of a potential peace agreement. (Source: Yemen News Agency)
- The Houthi rebels have announced that they will not participate in the national dialogue conference, citing concerns about the government's intentions. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Saudi-led coalition has announced that it will allow humanitarian aid to reach the besieged city of Taiz, which has been under Houthi control for several years. (Source: Saudi Press Agency)
Please note that the situation in Yemen is constantly evolving, and this information may not be up to date.