Life-saving programmes in jeopardy in Yemen – UN
Yemen’s conflict has not halted during the coronavirus pandemic, but now cuts to vital humanitarian programmes are putting lives at risk, the UN warns.
“More than 30 of the 41 UN-supported programmes in Yemen will close in the coming weeks if additional funds are not secured,” UN human rights spokesperson Rupert Colville said in a briefing.
Coronavirus is spreading in the country and officials say the healthcare system has effectively collapsed.
Earlier this month, a fundraiser for aid fell short by $1bn (£810m). And the UN says less than half of the money that was pledged has been received.
Water, sanitation and hygiene services will start shutting down for four million people in July unless Unicef receives $30m (£24m) this month, a spokesperson said.
