Amid War, Yemenis Face Dire Food Insecurity

A majority of Yemenis are facing severe food insecurity, according to a new joint assessment by the United Nations and partners. The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) shows that 19 or 22 governorates of Yemen face severe food insecurity, and that over half of the country's population faces "emergency" levels, the fourth level on a five-tier system of food insecurity classification. Fuel shortages and import restrictions have contributed to the...

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