Yemen war sees scramble for scant resources between displaced and locals
The ongoing conflict in Yemen has led to a severe humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting internally displaced persons (IDPs) in camps like Maryamah. With reduced aid and a collapsing economy, families are struggling to meet basic needs, facing extreme food insecurity and harsh living conditions. Displaced individuals report that they have not received any assistance since their arrival, exacerbating their plight as they navigate daily survival amidst rising temperatures and power shortages.
- ▪Yemen's war has caused a humanitarian crisis affecting 4.8 million internally displaced people.
- ▪Aid to IDP camps has drastically decreased over the past four years due to funding cuts.
- ▪Families in camps like Maryamah are facing extreme food insecurity and harsh living conditions.
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Features|Humanitarian CrisesYemen war sees scramble for scant resources between displaced and localsReduced aid to Yemen and a domestic economic crisis lead to extreme suffering for displaced at the Maryamah camp, as well as nearby residents.ListenListen (6 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoAli Sagher Shareem fled his village in western Yemen for Seiyun in the east, arriving as humanitarian aid dried up and host communities began demanding a share of assistance reaching IDPs.
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