UN warns Yemen faces risks from escalating Middle East conflicts

The U.N. warns that Yemen may be further drawn into escalating Middle East conflicts, particularly due to Houthi attacks on international shipping. These actions have raised concerns about potential environmental disasters in the Red Sea. U.N. officials urged the Houthis to stop their attacks and called for the release of detained U.N. personnel and NGO staff. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is worsening, with rising hunger and limited aid due to ongoing violence and detentions. The U.N. has reported a significant increase in food deprivation in Houthi-controlled areas. Funding for humanitarian efforts is critically low, with only 41% of the $2.7 billion appeal met, risking emergency food aid for millions.