Yemeni Port May Close, Shutting of Humanitarian Relief for Millions

The Takeaway | Jan 17, 2018

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In Yemen, almost three years of war has left the country grappling with the worst humanitarian crisis in the world, according to the United Nations. More than 22 million people are in need of humanitarian aid and 400,000 children are severely malnourished in the country.

Aid groups have relied on the Port of Hodeidah to transport urgently needed food and supplies to the people of Yemen. The U.N. World Food Program has described the port as “a humanitarian lifeline for millions who are on the brink of famine,” but last year the port was closed by a military coalition led by the Saudis, and then only re-opened for a limited time after intense international pressure.

Stephen Anderson, country director for the U.N. World Food Program in Yemen, discusses the humanitarian crisis in the country and concerns about the Port of Hodeidah’s possible imminent closure.

This segment is hosted by Todd Zwillich

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