The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced a 35% reduction in food rations for over 10 million Yemenis due to a lack of funding. The program warned that it might have to take further steps if direct funding is not received.
UN Fund: Over 75,000 Displaced in Yemen in 2024
A UN report stated that more than 75,000 people have been displaced in Yemen due to escalating conflict and harsh weather conditions since the beginning of 2024. The United Nations Population Fund in Yemen, in a report published on its "X" platform account, noted that the intensifying conflict between the legitimate government and the Houthi group, along with severe weather conditions, has resulted in the displacement of over 75,600 people since the start of this year.
U.S. Military Announces Destruction of 3 Houthi Unmanned Boats in the Red Sea
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the destruction of three unmanned surface vessels belonging to the Houthis in the Red Sea. In its daily update on the "X" platform, CENTCOM stated, "In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command forces successfully destroyed three unmanned surface vessels belonging to the Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea.”
Bin Mubarak: 50% of Children in Yemen Suffer from Malnutrition
Prime Minister Ahmed Bin Mubarak stated that 50% of children in Yemen suffer from chronic malnutrition, with 21% of them experiencing stunted growth. He emphasized that the severity of these figures requires serious attention, significant responsibility, and prioritization in all plans, programs, and expenditures. He made these remarks during an event organized by the National Population Council in Yemen on the occasion of World Population Day.
U.S. Delegation Arrives in Riyadh to Discuss Yemeni Situation
Three U.S. officials reported that a high-level American delegation arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks on the situation in Yemen and the recent escalation between Israel and the Houthis, according to the American website Axios. The US officials explained that the delegation is led by Brett McGurk, the White House's Senior Advisor for the Middle East, along with Barbara Leaf from the State Department, U.S. Special Envoy Tim Lenderking, and Dan Shapiro, the Pentagon's top official for the Middle East.
Yemeni President Outlines Three Stages Peace Plan Leading to a Transitional Period
Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi has accused the Houthi group of obstructing all peace efforts and dragging the country into proxy wars with the global community. Speaking with political representatives in Hadramout, he outlined a three-stage peace plan: the first stage involves a ceasefire and economic and humanitarian measures to build trust; the second stage is a Yemeni dialogue to draft the foundations of a new transitional period; and the third stage will finalize the transitional period.
Oil Refineries in Aden Approved for Free Trade Zone
The Yemeni government has warned the Iran-backed Houthis against jeopardizing the country's future with their "senseless" battles serving Tehran's agenda. In response, the government has approved several measures, including integrating oil refineries in Aden into the free trade zone. This decision came during a cabinet meeting in the temporary capital, Aden, following recent de-escalation efforts with the Houthi group, including lifting sanctions on banks controlled by the group in Sana’a.