Urgent Action Needed to Prevent Famine in Yemen
Yemen faces its worst hunger crisis in years, with the threat of widespread starvation looming. Experts warn that urgent action is required to avert a humanitarian disaster.
Yemen, a country torn apart by years of civil war and economic collapse, is now facing the grim prospect of famine on an unprecedented scale. According to the United Nations, the number of people in the country who are food insecure has reached a staggering 23 million, a figure that represents over 70% of the total population.
The situation has been exacerbated by a perfect storm of factors, including ongoing conflict, the disruption of aid and supply chains, and the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Food Programme has warned that 5.5 million people in Yemen are already just one step away from famine, a stark reminder of the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Al Jazeera
