UN and partners appeal for $4.3 billion for aid operations in Yemen

UN and partners appeal for $4.3 billion for aid operations in Yemen

Despite a six-month truce last year, widespread suffering persists mainly due to the deteriorating economy and the collapse of basic services.  UN Secretary-General António Guterres said the truce “delivered real dividends for people” following years of death, displacement, destruction, starvation and suffering. Funding and commitment  However, humanitarian needs continue to soar as more than 21…

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Horn of Africa: $84 million appeal to support migrants along risky route to Yemen

Horn of Africa: $84 million appeal to support migrants along risky route to Yemen

The Regional Migrant Response Plan, launched this week, will address the dire needs and protection risks facing people along the treacherous Eastern Route towards the Arabian Peninsula.  Other objectives include scaling-up delivery of lifesaving and resilience-building initiatives and implementing long-term sustainable solutions for both migrants and host communities.  Dangerous journeys  The Eastern Route is one…

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