Sharp Drop in Commercial Food Imports into Yemen Will Increase Hunger for Millions

The World Food Program warns that millions of people throughout Yemen who depend on the commercial import of food into the country will go hungry because of fighting around the port of Hodeida. Fighting around Yemen's vital port city of Hodeida has intensified since mid-November when the Saudi-led coalition launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels.  The vicious tit-for-tat combat has resulted in a sharp decrease in port operations by nearly half as shipping companies appear...

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