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U.N. warns attacks have reduced capacity at Hudaydah ports, heightening import and aid risks for Yemen
Summary
The United Nations said recent attacks on Hudaydah ports in Yemen have reduced their capacity and threaten commercial and humanitarian supply lines for millions dependent on imports.
The United Nations reported that recent attacks on the ports of Hudaydah have reduced their capacity, threatening commercial imports, including food and medicine, and constraining humanitarian supply lines into Yemen.
The U.N. spokesperson said any reduction in port capacity is "extremely concerning," given that an estimated 19,500,000 people in Yemen need humanitarian assistance and rely on seaports and supply pipelines for survival. The secretary-general has repeatedly appealed for de-escalation and for parties to respect international humanitarian law, the spokesperson said.
Ending: The U.N. urged restraint and protection for ports and transport infrastructure to safeguard lifelines for civilians and humanitarian operations in Yemen.
