Thursday, November 9, 2017

United Nations: 'Yemen Facing The Largest Famine The World Has Seen In Decades'



ABC News Online: UN warns Yemen blockade may create largest famine the world has seen in decades

Yemen will face, "the largest famine the world has seen for many decades" unless the Saudi-led military coalition lifts its blockade of the war-torn nation, the United Nations' humanitarian chief has warned.

Mark Lowcock told reporters after briefing the UN Security Council behind closed doors there must be an immediate resumption of regular air flights to the cities of Aden and Sanaa by the United Nations and its humanitarian partners.

He said there must also be immediate access to all ports, especially for food, fuel, medicine and other essential supplies.

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More News On The United Nations Reporting That Yemen Is Facing The Largest Famine The World Has Seen In Decades

Yemen facing largest famine the world has seen for decades, warns UN aid chief -- UN News Centre
UN, aid groups warn of ‘starvation and death’ in Yemen -- AP
Yemen conflict: UN official warns of world's biggest famine -- BBC
Yemen facing 'largest famine in decades' if blockade isn't lifted, UN aid chief says -- DW
Saudi blockade pushing Yemen toward 'worst famine in decades' -- CNN
Yemen is facing the world's largest famine in decades with MILLIONS of victims unless the Saudi-led coalition ends its blockade and allows aid into the country, UN warns -- Daily Mail
UN: Yemen facing massive famine if blockade not lifted -- Al Jazeera
FACTBOX -Could Yemen face "the largest famine" in decades? -- Reuters

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