UN warns of famine in Yemen

The UN says months of conflict in Yemen have pushed the country to the brink of famine. 

The head of the World Food Programme WFP, Ertharin Cousin, said markets in the country do not have enough food to feed the population. 

Ms Cousin, who was speaking in Cairo after a three-day trip to Yemen, said Aid agencies are also unable to reach areas of need because of the ongoing violence. 

The WFP estimates that nearly 13 million people urgently require help. 

The conflict involves Houthi rebel fighters clashing in many places with forces loyal to the Saudi-backed Yemeni government and its allies.

BBC