On Monday, The United States reported providing more than $400 million in humanitarian aid to Yemen. The donation brought a total amount of over $5.4 billion since the conflict in Yemen began.
The latest aid was the United States’ commitment during a donor conference in Geneva, where the United Nations said over $4 billion was needed to help millions of Yemenis in the war-torn country.
The United States’ commitment to alleviating the suffering of millions from the world’s worst humanitarian crisis in Yemen remains resolute. The aid would enable partners to deliver “life-saving aid to Yemen’s most vulnerable people.”
Antony Blinken-US Secretary of State said
But Blinken noted that much more aid in Yemen is needed. He called all on donors to help raise the $4.3 billion the UN said is required.
Last year, in a similar conference, short funding caused the UN to cut large parts of programs in Yemen, including emergency food assistance. Yet, the top US diplomat said there was a “hint of hope” as the country was experiencing the best opportunities for peace in years.
The international community must do everything we can to help – including through strong support to the Yemen humanitarian response – to build further positive momentum and ensure Yemenis see the tangible benefits peace can bring.”
Antony Blinken-US Secretary of State said
The Yemeni government and the Houthi militia have been locked in a yearslong war after the Iran-backed group captured control of Yemen’s capital Sanaa in 2014.
Last month, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister said there had been progressing toward ending the war, but more work was needed, including reinstating a ceasefire and transitioning to a endless truce.
