UK Increases Aid to Yemen Amid Humanitarian Crisis
The Foreign Secretary, Lord Cameron, announced a significant increase in aid to Yemen, labeling the situation as “one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises”. The UK has pledged £140 million ($178 million) for the coming year to assist starving people in the country, with aid funding set to rise by 58% for 2024-2025.
This aid will benefit approximately 864,000 people and support 500 health facilities with essential supplies. The commitment, delivered through organizations like the World Food Programme and Unicef, aims to help treat 700,000 malnourished children in Yemen.
Yemen has been embroiled in conflict since 2011, with the Houthis seizing control of large portions of the country. Lord Cameron emphasized the need for international support to address the crisis, urging the Houthis to facilitate aid delivery and cease attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
Yemen’s Prime Minister, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, expressed gratitude for the UK’s increased aid and called for expanded economic cooperation to stimulate growth and job opportunities in Yemen. The partnership between the two countries is crucial in addressing the ongoing humanitarian crisis and promoting development for the Yemeni people.