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Renewed Yemen Fighting Deepens Hunger Crisis Beyond Yemen, WFP Warns
Renewed fighting in Yemen has sharply increased hunger, threatening consequences across the wider region and beyond, the WFP said.
What happened
Renewed conflict in Yemen has triggered a surge in hunger, according to the World Food Programme. The organisation warned on Friday that the worsening food security crisis could have consequences not only within Yemen, but also across the wider region and beyond. The available source does not provide casualty figures, food aid data, or details on the fighting.
Why it matters
The conflict is worsening food insecurity in Yemen and may extend its humanitarian consequences beyond the country, according to the WFP.
Source: UN News