The UN has expressed deep concern over the impact of the three-month war on the civilians in Yemen.
On Friday, a press release by the office of the UN resident coordinator said the conflict has left Yemen in a continuing deteriorating humanitarian and security situation.
The United Nations urges all parties engaged in fighting to immediately stop resorting to violence, the statement said.
“Civilians are paying the price in this conflict. We condemn any acts of violence harming civilians. It is the moral responsibility of all parties involved to prevent further human suffering,” said Mr. Paolo Lembo, UN Resident Coordinator in Yemen.
Around 3000 people including hundreds of children have died and around 10.000 others injured in the conflict.
Now, 12.9 million people in Yemen are in need of food assistance and more people are now killed by illnesses and lack of access to basic services, than by direct armed conflict, the statements said.
Lately, the government which has been staying in Saudi Arabia for months revealed that around 80% of the people have become in need of emergency aid.
“Over the last three months, we have worked closely with partners and ensured that around 1.9 million Yemenis in need have received emergency assistance, from Sa’ada in the north to Aden in the south,” says Mr. Lembo.
15.2 million people are in need of basic health care, an 80 percent increase since March, the statement said, while adding that it is estimated that two thirds of those will be reached if access is enabled.
“We call for the unimpeded entry of commercial supplies and humanitarian assistance to Yemen and around in the country, especially of food and fuel, so that people can regain a sense of dignity in a continuously fluid situation,” Mr Lembo said.