Millions of people could die in one of the worst famines of modern times. The United Nations says a food shortage caused by warring parties blocking supplies has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis. His family's allies have battled the Houthis since last week, a dramatic turn in a conflict that had been largely stalemated for much of the past three years. He was killed by his erstwhile Houthi allies on Monday, two days after announcing he was switching sides in the war to oppose them. The funeral of Saleh was expected later on Tuesday. humanitarian coordinator in Yemen Jamie McGoldrick said.
Street battles in the capital had stopped despite 25 air strikes overnight, U.N. and Red Cross flights have landed at the airport, the United Nations said on Tuesday. GENEVA, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Yemen's capital Sanaa was quiet on Tuesday after five days of fighting that culminated in the death of ex-President Ali Abdullah Saleh, and U.N.
UN says a food shortage caused by warring parties blocking supplies has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis
