UN warns Yemen faces risks of deeper involvement in escalating Middle East conflicts
Summary: 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 called for the release of detained personnel and criticized the Houthis for their recent actions against humanitarian workers. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is worsening, with rising hunger and limited resources for aid.
The U.N. has reported a significant increase in food deprivation and ongoing cholera outbreaks. Funding for humanitarian efforts remains critically low, with urgent needs for $870 million to support millions of Yemenis facing food insecurity.
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