Billions needed for humanitarian crisis Yemen

Seven million people in Yemen are threatened with famine.

According to the agency, 1.2 million children are malnourished and at risk of life. Eight million people have no access to drinking water. Two thirds of the 27 million inhabitants in the country need help and protection.

In Yemen, the Iranian-supported Houthi rebels oppose the expelled government of Yemen, which in turn is supported by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia. The civilian population is enclosed between the two opposing parties.