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ICRC says Yemenis in dire need of help

Monday, 05 July 2021 9:54 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 05 July 2021 9:54 PM ]

Abdullatif Al-washali
Press TV, Sana'a

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Peter Maurer visited Yemen and toured some of the most affected areas to check out the humanitarian situation in the war-torn country. He has also held a press conference in Yemen's capital Sana'a.

Maurer said most Yemenis depend on humanitarian aid, and the health care system is heavily affected by the ongoing war.

He also said millions of internally displaced are in need of urgent and permanent support.

The humanitarian situation in Yemen is catastrophic due to the continued war and siege imposed by Saudi Arabia.

The United Nations describes the situation in the war-torn country as the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

International aid organizations and watchdogs have repeatedly warned that the lives of millions of Yemenis including children are in danger due to the all-out Saudi blockade imposed on the country. However, the international community has so far failed to lift the siege from Yemen.

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