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Yemen facing 'total collapse' as fighting continues, UN warns
Source: BBC
Yemen facing 'total collapse' as fighting continues, UN warns
30 May 2017 Middle East
The United Nation's top humanitarian co-ordinator has said Yemen is facing "total social, economic and institutional collapse."
Stephen O'Brien was speaking directly to the UN Security Council, telling them "urgent action is required".
Yemen is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis, with almost seven million people on the brink of famine.
An outbreak of cholera has also killed 500 people, and the UN expects 150,000 cases in the next six months.
Mr O'Brien said the suffering of Yemenis was not a coincidence, or the "result of forces beyond our control" - but rather the fault of those involved and inaction by world powers.
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30 May 2017 Middle East
The United Nation's top humanitarian co-ordinator has said Yemen is facing "total social, economic and institutional collapse."
Stephen O'Brien was speaking directly to the UN Security Council, telling them "urgent action is required".
Yemen is in the midst of a humanitarian crisis, with almost seven million people on the brink of famine.
An outbreak of cholera has also killed 500 people, and the UN expects 150,000 cases in the next six months.
Mr O'Brien said the suffering of Yemenis was not a coincidence, or the "result of forces beyond our control" - but rather the fault of those involved and inaction by world powers.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40101639
