The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) says it’s resuming the hunger relief mission in the Sa’ada governorate of Northern Yemen. Along with its partner, Islamic Relief, WFP is bringing food aid to people who have been victimized by the years of conflict between the government and Al-Houthi rebels. Recent unrest in Sa’ada had temporarily suspended WFP activities to bring food to the hungry.
Photo from last year showing destruction is Sa'ada City resulting from the conflict between the Yemeni government and rebels (Aysha Twose/Save the Children)
The Sa’ada region is desperately in need of food aid, medical supplies, reconstruction, and a lasting peace. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the years of fighting, leading to lost livelihoods and increased risk of hunger and malnutrition.
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Author William Lambers 