A decade of conflict: ‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’
Fifteen years of conflict in Yemen have had a devastating impact on the civilian population with almost 40 million people in need of food assistance, the UN has said.
The conflict escalated in 2015 when Houthi rebels seized control of the capital, Sanaa, and large areas of the country, prompting a Saudi-led military intervention backed by the West.
The UN estimates that 377,000 people have been killed in the conflict, including 40,000 civilians. More than 5 million people have been displaced from their homes, and 17.4 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
The conflict has also caused a severe economic crisis, with the country’s GDP plummeting by 50% since 2015. The currency has lost 300% of its value, making it difficult for people to afford basic necessities.
The UN has warned that Yemen is on the brink of famine, with 16 million people facing starvation. The country is also facing a major cholera outbreak, with over 2 million cases reported since 2016.
In a statement marking the 15th anniversary of the conflict, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, said that “almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long for an end to the conflict and the suffering it has brought.”
“The people of Yemen deserve peace, security, and a future free from fear and want,” he said. “The international community must do everything in its power to support the parties in reaching a negotiated settlement to end the conflict and prevent further suffering.”
The conflict in Yemen is one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire and for all parties to the conflict to allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need.
A decade of conflict: ‘Almost 40 million Yemenis have waited far too long’
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