UNICEF:In Yemen, millions of children could soon be without food or water as economic crisis deepens

[BeckyDem]

In Yemen, millions of children could soon be without food or water as economic crisis deepens and Hudaydah violence drags on
Statement by UNICEF Executive Director Henrietta Fore


NEW YORK, 18 October 2018 –

“Millions of desperate children and families across Yemen could soon be without food, clean water or sanitation services because of the deepening economic crisis and unrelenting violence in the port city of Hudaydah. The confluence of these two factors is likely to make the horrific reality facing children and families even worse as more and more war-weary people face the very real prospect of death and disease.

“The cost of food, fuel and water supplies has skyrocketed as the value of the national currency has plummeted.

“Water and sewage treatment services are at risk of collapse because of soaring fuel prices – meaning many of these same children and families may also be without access to safe water and sanitation. This in turn could lead to disease outbreaks and increased malnutrition – both of which, in combination with food insecurity, raise the risk of famine. An estimated 1.2 million more people will soon be in acute need of basic water and sanitation assistance, and the number is expected to climb in the coming days.

"Families who can no longer afford basic food items could soon join the 18.5 million people who are already food insecure – a number projected to rise by 3.5 million, including nearly 1.8 million children.

https://www.unicef.org/press-releases/yemen-millions-children-could-soon-be-without-food-or-water-economic-crisis-deepens

[dalton99a]

1. Mohammed bin Salman is the architect of the war in Yemen.

[BeckyDem]

2. Yes. He is a thug.

[sinkingfeeling]

3. Just ask any 'pro-life' person if they care.

[BeckyDem]

4. If they're against insane stupid wars they have me fooled.

When was there last protest or even an OP'Ed against war?