United Nations in Yemen

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15 June 2026

UN Yemen Country Results Report 2025

After more than a decade of conflict, Yemen, home to more than 40 million people, remains one of the world’s most severe humanitarian and development crises, driven by economic collapse and regional volatility. Humanitarian needs continue to rise, with over 21 million people projected to require assistance in 2026. Acute food insecurity affects an estimated 18.3 million people, while 2.2 million children under five suffer from acute malnutrition. Disease outbreaks, including measles and cholera, are further straining the health system.The development trajectory has sharply deteriorated. Yemen’s economy has contracted by more than 50 per cent since the start of the conflict, with GDP per capita cut by over half. Yemen imports around 90 per cent of its food, leaving it highly exposed to global shocks. Only around 59 per cent of health facilities are fully functional, while access to basic services remains highly uneven. As a result, more than 80 per cent of the population lives below the poverty line.Furthermore, Yemen’s vulnerability to climate change became more evident in 2025, affecting hundreds of thousands of people, with floodingdamaging homes and infrastructure across multiple governorates.The operating environment for the UN entities and partners has further deteriorated, particularly in areas under the control of the Houthi de facto authorities (DFA), where approximately 80 per cent of humanitarian needs are concentrated. The continued arbitrary detention of 73 UN personnel, alongside restrictions on movement and the seizure of UN assets, has severely constrained operations.Amid the crisis, Yemen has made notable policy strides. The newly appointed Government of Yemen has set a clear objective to focus on recovery efforts to address the root causes of recurrent humanitarian crises. This objective is reflected in the adoption of the Government Plan for Economic Development and Urgent Priorities.
The Government has also approved its first National Policy on Internal Displacement.Despite these challenges, opportunities remain to stabilize conditions through a more integrated humanitarian–development approach. This requires sustained international engagement, predictable financing, and a renewed commitment to addressing humanitarian needs while investing in recovery.The UN will continue to support these efforts, aligning its next Cooperation Framework with national priorities in recovery, climate resilience, and social protection. The UNCT’s ability to deliver assistance while laying the groundwork for future recovery remains critical in this complex environment. The next chapter details how the UN’s coordinated efforts under the Cooperation Framework translated these priorities into results, bridging the humanitarian response with development initiatives to support Yemen’s people and institutions in 2025.

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06 April 2026

IOM Sustains Lifesaving Health Services Across Yemen Amid Growing Needs

Aden, Yemen – As Yemen’s health system continues to deteriorate under the weight of prolonged conflict, economic decline, and climate shocks, millions remain without reliable access to basic medical care and face growing risks of preventable disease and death. Despite these challenges, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) remains on the frontlines, delivering critical health services to vulnerable communities in some of the country’s most underserved areas. With a fragile health system—where only 59.3 percent of health facilities are fully functional and vaccination coverage remains limited—Yemen continues to face a high burden of epidemic-prone diseases. Flooding between August and October 2025 further disrupted services, affecting 68,000 households and damaging dozens of health facilities across 162 districts. Regional tensions and instability also complicate humanitarian operations. In 2025, IOM supported over 350,000 primary health-care consultations, including more than 73,000 for migrants. More than 100,000 people were also reached with mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS). As part of its mental health response, IOM renovated Ta’iz Mental Hospital, the region’s only referral center. The project installed solar power and provided medical equipment and supplies. These improvements increased hospital capacity and raised the standard of care for patients from Ta’iz and neighboring governorates. Maternal and child health services remain central to IOM’s response. Over 19,000 pregnant women received antenatal care, while more than 3,000 women benefited from postnatal services. IOM also supported over 3,300 safe normal deliveries, and 1,271 Caesarean sections. Preventive care remains essential in mitigating long-term health risks. More than 53,000 children were vaccinated in 2025, while over 15,000 were screened for malnutrition. “Yemen’s health system remains under immense strain, yet the needs continue to grow,” said Abdusattor Esoev, Chief of Mission for IOM in Yemen. “Through sustained support, IOM is helping ensure that vulnerable communities can still access basic health services. But without timely and flexible funding, the ability to maintain these lifesaving interventions will be at serious risk.” Despite these efforts, humanitarian needs remain staggering. An estimated 19.3 million people in Yemen require assistance, including access to essential health services. The continued spread of epidemic-prone diseases, including one of the largest cholera outbreaks globally, adds further pressure to an already overstretched system. To strengthen the health response, IOM supported over 3,400 referrals to secondary health care and trained 132 health-care workers across key areas. As part of the cholera response, IOM supported a Diarrheal Treatment Center (DTC) in Hays and Oral Rehydration Corners (ORCs) in public health facilities. IOM also delivers lifesaving support for HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria through the Global Fund–supported Middle East Response programme. In 2025, over 16,500 people received HIV testing, with more than 400 individuals linked to care and over 5,000 continuing treatments. During the same period, over 11,000 TB cases were notified, and nearly 1 million suspected malaria cases were tested. Without sustained investment, critical health services risk further disruption, with serious consequences for millions already facing limited access to care. IOM calls on the international community to urgently scale up funding to sustain lifesaving health services, strengthen outbreak prevention and response, and support the recovery of Yemen’s health system. IOM’s health response is supported by donors, including the European Aid (ECHO), the Government of Japan, the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the State of Kuwait, and the United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) and The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. For more information, please contact: iomyemenmediacomm@iom.int

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06 April 2026

IOM Sustains Lifesaving Health Services Across Yemen Amid Growing Needs

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28 June 2026

UNDP Yemen: The sweet scent of Arabian Jasmine fuels work and trade in Yemen

Arabian Jasmine, known locally as Ful, carries both fragrance and memory through the hills and markets of Yemen. First introduced in the 1930s by Prince Ahmed Fadhl Al-Qumandan, who brought the flower from India to the gardens of Lahj, jasmine quickly took root in nearby villages and gradually spread to the coast. Nearly a century later, it remains one of Lahj Governorate’s proudest cultural symbols and a vital source of its livelihood. A daily ritual rooted in traditionLife with Jasmine begins early. Farmers rise before dawn to water and tend to the bushes, knowing the blossoms will only open in the cool morning hours. As the sun crests over the hills, entire families are already at work, carefully picking the delicate white flowers before the heat of the day begins.The freshly harvested jasmine is bundled and carried to the wholesale market in Lahj, where competition is fierce. Garland makers, wedding decorators, and incense vendors jostle to secure the day’s best blooms.“This plant isn’t just a crop,” says local farmer, Bassem. “It is my family’s livelihood. The one who waters benefits, the one who picks benefits… even the one who delivers it to the market benefits.” Threaded into celebration and identityBeyond the marketplace, jasmine lives at the center of Yemeni celebrations. “For women,” farmer Mohammed explains, “jasmine is essential at weddings and special occasions, whether it’s woven into garlands, used for decoration, or pressed into oil to perfume the skin.”Jasmine is not only for special occasions, though. Its scent clings to garments, lingers in homes, and drifts into the city’s streets, mosques, and marketplaces. An economic backbone for rural familiesThe jasmine season begins in March and continues for seven months, with production peaking just in time for wedding season. During the high season, a single farmer may sell up to 10 kilograms of flowers a day. The price per kilogram hovers around 2,500 Yemeni rials (approximately US$1.50), but in the winter, scarcity can send that figure soaring to 50,000 rials, nearly $31.Cultivating jasmine is also labor-intensive. Each hectare requires 15 to 20 workers to harvest the blossoms, offering consistent employment across rural villages. In Lahj alone, approximately 200 hectares are dedicated to jasmine. Most farmers tend to three or four hectares each, supporting families, laborers, and entire local economies. Too much to sell, too little to keepDespite its beauty and cultural importance, jasmine farming comes with challenges. “In the summer, there can be so many blossoms that the market cannot take them all,” says Mohammed. “Much of the harvest goes unsold.”While seasonal oversupply is an issue, farmers also face longer-term environmental pressures. Reduced rainfall and shifting weather patterns have already begun to impact their yields.“Rainfall has decreased in recent years,” explains Jalal, Chairman of the Lahj Jasmine Farmers’ Cooperative Association. “It damages the land and lowers production. Farmers are under growing pressure, and many are struggling to keep up.” A new path: Turning blossoms into oil Recognizing the cultural and economic importance of jasmine, and the need to preserve both, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Emergency Social Protection Enhancement and COVID-19 Response Project (ESPECRP) – supported by the World Bank’s International Development Association and implemented by UNDP in partnership with local partner the Small and Micro Enterprise Promotion Service (SMEPS) – assisted the cooperative in modernizing production.The project equipped the association with a solar-powered distillation facility, staffed by six employees, which enabled farmers to process surplus blossoms into high-quality jasmine oil. This oil is now in demand among perfume producers within Yemen and abroad.“Perfume factories once imported this oil at a high cost,” says Waddah, a SMEPS project consultant. “Now, it’s available locally and is of such high quality that it has created a new line of income for farmers.”The association also manages the wholesale auction market, employing 15 people to track quantities and facilitate sales.“Today,” says Jalal, “jasmine is found in most of Yemen’s governorates. It’s even being exported to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.” Nothing goes to wastePreviously, excess blossoms withered away, unsold. Now, they are repurposed. “We take it to the facility, extract oil, and generate extra income that allows us to expand our land,” Mohammed explains.The ripple effects go beyond the farm. Jobs have been created in transporting, sorting, processing, and selling. A future waiting to bloomJasmine’s future depends not just on rainfall or harvests, but on the collective will to sustain its heritage. With continued support – in the form of climate-resilient farming, better processing, and improved market access – farmers can grow their yields and expand their reach. “With the support to lower costs and strengthen our association,” says Jalal, “both the cultivated area and production could increase significantly.”If nurtured with care, jasmine will continue to do what it has always done: bloom in the early light, fill the air with promise, and sustain the hands that tend it, one petal at a time.

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26 June 2026

UNODC: Beneath the surface: How Yemen is disrupting drug trafficking in the Red Sea

Aden, Yemen, 26 June 2026Thirty-one packages. Four hundred and thirty-two kilograms of methamphetamine. One dhow intercepted along Yemen’s Red Sea coast.The figures tell only part of the story. On 4 September 2025, the Yemen Coast Guard and the National Resistance Forces conducted a joint operation in the Al Mokha and Al Khokha area of the Red Sea District, targeting a dhow moving through one of the world’s busiest maritime corridors. From the surface, the vessel could have appeared like any other dhow at sea. But a detailed search confirmed what had been concealed beneath the surface: a major shipment of illicit drugs, 31 packages of methamphetamine weighing a total of 432 kilograms. The interdiction prevented a significant shipment from continuing through regional waters and demonstrated how a seizure off Yemen’s coast can have wider regional impact. Traffickers exploit legitimate maritime traffic to move narcotics, using dhows, fishing boats and small vessels to blend in. Drugs may be hidden among cargo, inside concealed compartments or in packaging designed to frustrate inspection.This reflects the World Drug Day theme, “World drug problem: persisting issues, new challenges, innovative responses.” While trafficking routes remain persistent, criminal networks continue to adapt their methods. Stopping drugs before they reach shore is therefore part of a wider effort to protect people from the consequences of the drug trade, including drug use, violence, insecurity and the profits that allow organized criminal networks to grow.The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), through its Global Maritime Crime Programme, supports the Yemen Coast Guard in strengthening maritime responses to drug trafficking in the Red Sea. This support is funded by the European Union through the Regional Programme on Maritime Security in the Red Sea and the Crisis Response Project, with additional contributions from the United States Department of State’s Export Control and Related Border Security (EXBS) Programme, the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UK FCDO), and the Government of Japan. In Yemen, UNODC support combines practical training, mentoring and technical assistance to strengthen maritime domain awareness, boarding and search procedures, operational planning, patrol-boat maintenance and evidence handling. It also supports an annual national coordination meeting, bringing together maritime and security authorities to share information, discuss emerging threats and improve joint responses to drug trafficking.“Drug trafficking at sea has consequences far beyond the vessel itself. It fuels organized crime, threatens communities and undermines regional security. UNODC’s work in Yemen is critical because it helps national authorities act before illicit drugs reach shore, where the harm is much harder to reverse,” said Omar Alodat, UNODC Programme Officer. The importance of these capabilities was again visible on 30 October 2025, when the Yemen Coast Guard, working in coordination with local security authorities, intercepted a small boat carrying a large quantity of narcotics. Four Yemeni smugglers were apprehended. During the search, officers uncovered 139 bags of narcotic pills concealed inside thermal packaging. The concealment method showed how drug-trafficking networks continue to adapt and why officers need practical search skills to recognize when a vessel or its cargo is not what it first appears to be.But an interdiction does not end when the drugs are found. To hold those responsible accountable, evidence must be identified, documented and secured correctly. UNODC training helps connect boarding and search operations at sea with investigations and legal proceedings on shore. Each shipment intercepted disrupts trafficking routes, reduces profits for organized criminal networks and supports efforts to pursue those behind the trade. In the Red Sea, protecting communities begins before drugs reach shore. It begins with trained officers, coordinated institutions and justice systems capable of holding traffickers accountable. For more information, please contact:Mr. Mostafa Elbanna (Mostafa.Elbanna@un.org)

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22 June 2026

UNICEF Yemen: Learning Pathways Rescue Children from Labour

On a narrow street in Taiz, where the sounds of daily survival often drown out childhood dreams, 14-year-old Abdulrahman once spent his days working to support his family.“I was out of school for four years, during which I worked selling eggs, ice cream, and vegetables to support my family”,said Abdulrahman. During that time, school had become a distant memory—a chapter he thought was closed forever. Abdulrahman dropped out of school four years ago, when he was still in the fifth grade. Like 3.2 million children in Yemen, Abdulrahman was out of school. His story is similar to many children where they are forced into work at a young age. Abdulrahman’s family needed help with daily expenses, and education became an unaffordable luxury. Yet today, Abdulrahman is back in a classroom—this time, surrounded by peers of different ages, all bound by a shared second chance.His story is one of many shaped by a collaborative effort between UNICEF and the Government of Japan, aimed at rescuing children from child labour by restoring their right to learn.“When I grow up, I would like to become a programmer or a doctor,” he says quietly, his eyes steady with determination. Child Labour in YemenChild labor remains a significant challenge in Yemen with 12.5% of children aged 5–14 are engaged in child labor, a figure that rises sharply to 15.4% in rural areas, highlighting deep geographic disparities[1]. These findings, produced by Yemen’s Central Statistical Organization in collaboration with UNICEF, underscore how poverty, limited access to education, and ongoing conflict continue to push children—especially in rural communities—into work, often at the expense of their schooling and well-being. The higher prevalence in rural areas reflects greater economic vulnerability and fewer educational opportunities, reinforcing a cycle in which children are more likely to enter labor early and remain excluded from formal education. Rebuilding Pathways to EducationIn Taiz, the UNICEF-Japan programme is aimed at improving learning outcomes for both in-school and out-of-school children through a comprehensive education strategy built on four pillars, where 947 children were reached through social and behavioral change activities (SBC) to promote right-age school enrollment, 6,000 at-risk students were supported with interventions to prevent dropout, and 1,669 out-of-school children were engaged through alternative and remedial learning pathways.Additionally, 290 teachers were trained and equipped with essential skills in early grade reading and numeracy, strengthening overall education quality and support systems. The programme also included a child protection component, where psychosocial support and case management of providing child protection services were provided.Through this multi-layered approach, children who had fallen through the cracks are gradually being welcomed back into learning environments—structured, supportive, and hopeful. From Labour to LearningFor Abdulrahman, joining an accelerated learning programme marked a turning point. Despite the age gap between him and some of his classmates, he showed unwavering commitment.“He proved his seriousness about learning, consistently attending school daily and excelling academically,” says his teacher Jehad Abdulhaq. “He is acquiring reading and maths skills at a remarkable pace.”Across the city, other children share similar journeys.Abdullah, 11, recalls the difficult decision to leave school behind:“I was attending school, but I had to drop out for a year because my father could not afford to buy me the school basics like a school bag, notebooks, and pens.” Children deserve supportFatima, just eight years old, represents a different kind of resilience. Growing up in a household with no source of income, she faced overwhelming barriers. For a long time, reading and writing were beyond her reach.Through the UNICEF supported remedial classes, Fatima learned to read and write—skills that are opening doors she never imagined possible. “She is an outstanding student,” her teacher Kawkab says proudly.Her story reflects a broader truth echoed by many children in the programme:“Through the remedial classes, I learned how to read and write. I dream of becoming a doctor,” said Fatima with a shy smile.“I realized that every child needs a helping hand, encouragement and support to keep going,” said the teacher. A Shared CommitmentThanks to the support from the government of Japan, this UNICEF programme is doing more than improving education—it is restoring dignity, hope, and opportunity. By addressing both immediate barriers and systemic challenges, it helps children transition away from labour and back into learning.The impact extends beyond individual lives. Communities begin to see education not as an unreachable ideal, but as a tangible path forward. A Future ReimaginedAs the world marks the Day Against Child Labour on June 12, the stories of children like Abdulrahman and Abdullah serve as powerful reminders: behind every child labour statistic is a dream deferred—but not lost.With the right support, these dreams can be reclaimed.

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14 June 2026

WHO Yemen: Bringing health care closer: mobile teams protect displaced families from malaria in Yemen

Aden, Yemen For families living in Yemen’s displacement camps, illness can mean incurring costs they cannot afford. Reaching a health center can involve difficult journeys, particularly during emergencies. Many internally displaced families face an impossible choice between seeking care and meeting daily needs.In Al-Shaab camp in Aden, where many displaced families live in difficult conditions, health challenges are part of daily life. Overcrowding, poor environmental conditions and limited access to services increase the risks of malaria and other vector-borne diseases, especially for women and children.For 21-year-old Abeer Abdulwarith Mohammed Saeed, the challenges are all too familiar. "Sometimes, at night, a child suddenly gets a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting, and there are no emergency services available for us," she said. "If I, my husband or my children get sick, we cannot get treatment because of our limited means."To respond to increasing malaria risks among displaced communities, the World Health Organization (WHO), in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and Population and with the fund from Saudi Arabia through King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centrethe King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), is deploying mobile malaria teams to internally displaced persons camps in Aden and Marib under the KSrelief-supported Strengthening Malaria Prevention and Control in Yemen – Phase 2 project. The initiative brings health care services directly to communities that would otherwise face challenges accessing health facilities. Instead of expecting vulnerable families to travel long distances, mobile teams visit camps and provide consultations, early diagnosis and treatment, referral of severe cases, mosquito surveillance and control and health awareness activities."The teams are implementing a strategy, through mobile clinics that move across camps, to detect and diagnose cases early, especially in areas that are far from health services," explained Dr Niyaz Abdu Saeed, Director of Malaria Case Management at the National Malaria and vector control Programme.The teams include doctors trained in malaria and dengue case management, laboratory technicians, vector surveillance teams and health education specialists who work together to ensure communities receive integrated support.For Abeer and her family, the mobile team’s visit brought reassurance. "The medical team helped us today with malaria and dengue tests for me and my children," she said. "We waited for the results and thank God, there was no malaria. We are healthy."Another displaced resident, Fawzia Salem Abkar Al-Bahreen, described the daily reality facing many families living in the camp."Even if you have money, it is often not enough for tests or treatment. If you do not have money, you stay at home and endure the illness," she explained. "The team’s arrival makes a big difference for people who have no other way to access treatment."

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12 June 2026

UNFPA Yemen; Women and girls caught up in Yemen’s ‘forgotten crisis’ bear the heaviest toll as funding falls

By Reem Abaza
Yemen remains gripped by one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, with 22 million – out of a population of 35 million – requiring assistance. Women and girls account for half of those in need, and two-thirds of them are of childbearing age, placing reproductive health at the heart of the emergency.The UN agency supporting women and girls in the field (UNFPA) is working across the country to meet urgent reproductive needs. It warns that a combination of malnutrition, limited healthcare and rising protection risks is putting lives in jeopardy.‘Malnutrition is on the rise’One of the most immediate concerns is food insecurity. “Unfortunately, malnutrition is on the rise,” says Francesco Galtieri, the agency’s senior official in Yemen. The consequences are particularly severe for pregnant women – when they lack adequate nutrition during pregnancy, the risks to their babies’ development and health increase significantly.Healthcare access, especially in rural and remote areas, is another critical challenge. The country has the highest maternal mortality rate in the Arab region, and three women die every day due to pregnancy complications or during childbirth. Around two-thirds of these deaths could be prevented if they had access to a midwife or doctor.Beyond health, protection from violence is a pressing concern. Conflict and economic hardship have heightened risks for women and girls, who often bear the brunt. Funding cuts result in deathSafe spaces supported by UNFPA offer women refuge and a path to recovery, providing psychosocial support, vocational training and economic empowerment initiatives designed to help survivors rebuild their lives. The agency also provides legal assistance to those seeking justice through Yemen’s legal system.Despite these achievements, funding cuts are putting the programmes under severe strain. Mr. Galtieri told UN News that around 40 per cent of UNFPA’s humanitarian funding was cut last year, forcing the agency to suspend or halt support for roughly one third of its services.In a country with high maternal mortality, reduced services mean that a woman experiencing complications may be unable to access lifesaving care, often resulting in the death of both mother and child.Protection services have also been affected. This year, UNFPA-supported shelters have been unable to accept new survivors of gender-based violence, and the cuts can lead to lasting effects on children affected by malnutrition and trauma. Healthy debate?Mr Galtieri is currently in New York attending meetings of UNFPA’s Executive Board, where representatives from conflict-affected areas are engaging with Member States. Discussions have highlighted renewed debate around sexual and reproductive health and rights, an issue he says has not been under such scrutiny in decades.“I always wonder why, when a society enters into a phase of tension and confrontation, women and girls become the focus of that political confrontation,” he says.Appealing directly to decision-makers, Mr. Galtieri urges greater investment in essential services such as midwifery, arguing that prioritising lifesaving care over other expenditures should not be controversial. Funding decisions often favour other priorities, despite the clear human cost. In Yemen, he warns, that cost is measured in the lives of women and girls who might otherwise have survived.

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Press Release

25 June 2026

Statement by UNICEF Yemen on the killing and injury of children by explosive ordnance

ADEN, 25 June 2026 UNICEF Yemen is devastated by reports that five children have been killed and at least seven others injured following the explosion of an explosive ordnance while collecting scrap metal in Raybi village at AlDhale'e Governorate.Our hearts go out to the families who have lost their children and to all those affected by this tragic incident. No child should ever lose their life, suffer injury, or live in fear because of the deadly remnants of conflict.This tragedy is a stark reminder that landmines, unexploded ordnance, and other explosive remnants of war continue to pose a grave threat to children and communities across Yemen. Children are particularly at risk, often exposed by displacement, and the continued presence of explosive hazards in areas where they live, learn and play. UNICEF calls for strengthened efforts to protect children from explosive hazards, including accelerated clearance of explosive remnants of war, expanded mine-risk education, and sustained support for survivors and their families.Every child deserves to grow up safe from harm.

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24 June 2026

UNOPS Yemen: Handing over the rehabilitated Aden Intra-Urban Road

Aden, 24 June 2026 – The Government of Japan, the Ministry of Public Works and Highways, and UNOPS marked the completion of “The Project for Rehabilitation of Aden Intra-Urban Roads,” which rehabilitated 2.4 km of intra-urban road in central Aden. Funded by the Government of Japan, the project has improved the connectivity between the Port of Aden, the largest gateway to south of Yemen, and neighboring governorates. The rehabilitated intra urban road enhances access to over 560 critical services facilities such as schools, hospitals, public utilities and commercial facilities supporting mobility, service delivery and economic activity. The Minister of Public Works and Highways, Engineer Hussein Al-Aqrabi, emphasized that the project represents a significant addition to the road network in Aden and will help improve traffic flow, facilitate citizens’ mobility and reduce traffic congestion. He stressed the importance of continuing international partnerships to support vital infrastructure projects, expressing his appreciation to the contribution provided by the Government of Japan.His Excellency Yoichi Nakashima, the Ambassador of Japan to Yemen, said ”It is my great pleasure to announce the completion of the roads rehabilitation project in Aden in collaboration with UNOPS. These new roads will facilitate people’s access to schools and hospitals and they will strengthen the economic activities in and outside Aden. We wish the Yemeni people all the best.”“I am honored to witness another successful project supporting humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Yemen with our long-standing partner, the government of Japan. This project enhances the accessibility to the Port of Aden that will further enhance the resilience of communities in the city as well as adjacent governorates affected by the crisis. UNOPS remains committed to continue supporting the people of Yemen with our partners.” stated Muhammad Usman Akram, Representative and Director of UNOPS Multi-Country Office in Amman.Yemen has suffered from years of conflict which caused widespread damage to infrastructure, economy, as well as lives of the population. More frequent and intensified heavy rains and floods that repeatedly hit Yemen in recent years further exacerbated the worsening humanitarian situation. The project contributes to enhancing connectivity and ensuring smooth transportation of goods and services to neighboring communities and governorates and to SDG Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.- END -About UNOPS: UNOPS helps the UN and its partners provide peace and security, humanitarian and development solutions. The organization’s mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve peace and sustainable development. UNOPS services cover infrastructure, project management, procurement, financial management and human resources. Partners call on UNOPS to supplement their own capacities, improve speed, reduce risks, boost cost-effectiveness and increase quality.UNOPS Multi-Country Office in Amman covers projects in Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen and implements work in partnership with bilateral and multilateral donors, national governments and other UN agencies. For Press Inquiries, please contact:Anwar Abu Sakieneh, Communications Specialist (UNOPS) AnwarAB@unops.org I +962 7 9902 6315 or +962 6 5902122

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10 June 2026

Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – Two years of detention of UN and other personnel in Yemen

The Secretary-General reiterates his condemnation of the arbitrary detention of dozens of personnel from the United Nations, non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions by the Houthi de facto authorities in June 2024. He also again condemns the arbitrary detention of UN personnel in 2025, 2023, and 2021 and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of all those detained.Seventy-three United Nations personnel remain arbitrarily detained. One United Nations colleague has died in detention. Some colleagues are being held incommunicado. These actions violate international law, cause deep suffering to families, and have severely constrained the ability of the United Nations and its partners to assist millions of people in need across Yemen.United Nations personnel, including those who are nationals of Yemen, are immune from legal process in respect of all acts performed by them in their official capacity. The Secretary-General underscores the importance of continued dialogue and engagement with the Houthi de facto authorities to secure the release of detained personnel and enable the resumption of humanitarian and development activities.The United Nations will continue to pursue all possible avenues to secure the immediate and safe release of those detained. The Secretary-General stands in solidarity with them and their families and reiterates that humanitarian workers should never be targeted or detained for carrying out their vital work.The Secretary-General remains steadfast in the United Nations’ commitment to support the people of Yemen and their aspirations for a just and lasting peace. Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-GeneralNew York, 10 June 2026

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05 June 2026

Security Council Press Statement for the Houthi Detentions anniversary 6 June

As the second anniversary of the June 2024 detentions approaches, the members of the Security Council reaffirmed their condemnation in the strongest terms of the detentions by the Houthis of personnel from the United Nations system, national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs), civil society organisations and diplomatic missions. They expressed deep concern for the welfare of those personnel unjustly detained since 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025. The members of the Security Council reiterated their demand for the unconditional, safe and immediate release of these detainees, including 73 United Nations personnel, and reiterated that all threats to those delivering humanitarian assistance are unacceptable and worsen the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen. They welcomed the continued work of the United Nations through all possible channels to secure the immediate release of those detained. The members of the Security Council reiterated the obligations of all parties to a conflict to allow and facilitate, in a manner consistent with relevant provisions of international humanitarian law, full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all civilians in need, and to promote the safety, security and freedom of movement of humanitarian, United Nations and associated personnel, and the safety and security of their premises and assets. The members of the Security Council emphasised that the humanitarian situation will continue to deteriorate in the absence of a political solution, with over 22.3 million Yemenis now in need of assistance, and reaffirmed their strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen, and its commitment to stand by the people of Yemen. They reiterated their support for United Nations Special Envoy Hans Grundberg in his efforts towards a negotiated, inclusive, Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political settlement based on the agreed references and consistent with relevant Security Council resolutions. 5 June 2026

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02 June 2026

Joint Press Release – FAO, WFP and UNICEF: NEARLY HALF OF THE POPULATION IN GOVERNMENT-CONTROLLED AREAS OF YEMEN FACE ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY AS HUMANITARIAN SUPPORT SHARPLY DECLINES

ADEN Nearly half of the population (47 percent) in Government-controlled areas of Yemen are facing high levels of acute food insecurity, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis. The analysis shows that around 5 million people are currently experiencing Crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3+), including 1.4 million people in Emergency conditions (IPC Phase 4). The outlook is expected to worsen as the year progresses. During the June-September 2026 lean season, an estimated 5.4 million people (51 percent of the population in government-controlled areas) are projected to face acute food insecurity. The number of people in Emergency conditions (IPC Phase 4) is expected to rise to 1.5 million during this period. Even the post-harvest period from October to December 2026 is unlikely to bring meaningful recovery. The number of people in Emergency conditions (IPC Phase 4) is expected to further increase to 1.8 million, underscoring the severity and persistence of the crisis.Persistently weak purchasing power, continued macro-economic deterioration, high agriculture input costs and a sharp decline in humanitarian assistance, as per current levels of confirmed funding, are expected to drive high levels of food insecurity through the end of the year.“The latest IPC findings send a stark warning. Families are being pushed beyond their coping capacity by the combined effects of economic collapse emanating from conflict and civil unrest, climate shocks, disrupted livelihoods and declining humanitarian support,” FAO, WFP and UNICEF said in a joint statement.Households remain highly dependent on markets at a time when purchasing power continues to erode. Irregular salaries, high food and fuel prices, reduced income opportunities and constraints on agricultural production are limiting families’ ability to meet even basic food needs. At the same time, humanitarian food assistance and humanitarian interventions in the areas of nutrition, health, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) are expected to decline sharply because of critical funding shortfalls, leaving millions without support as needs rise. Food insecurity remains a major driver of Yemen’s high malnutrition burden. Women and children, internally displaced people, and marginalized communities are among those most at risk. Reduced dietary diversity, poor household food consumption, limited access to essential preventive nutrition services, and worsening living conditions are increasing the risk of acute malnutrition, particularly among pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children. Displaced households continue to face severe food consumption gaps and are increasingly relying on negative coping strategies. Marginalized families with limited access to livelihoods and basic services are experiencing deepening hunger and vulnerability. Agriculture and livestock production—critical lifelines for rural families and local food systems—remain under severe pressure from high input costs, climate shocks, pest outbreaks, flood risks and disrupted trade and supply chains. Around 60 percent of Yemeni households rely at least partially on agriculture for their livelihoods, yet growing numbers need emergency agricultural assistance to sustain production, protect assets and prevent further deterioration. FAO, WFP, and UNICEF are calling on the international community to urgently scale up funding for humanitarian food assistance, nutrition services, health, agriculture and resilience programming. Without immediate, sustained and scaled-up action, millions of vulnerable people risk falling deeper into hunger, malnutrition and irreversible livelihood loss.# # #About FAO: The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. With over 194 members, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.Follow us on X, formerly Twitter, via @FAOYemen About WFP: The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.Follow us on X, formerly Twitter, via @WFPYemen About UNICEF: UNICEF promotes the rights and wellbeing of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.For more information about UNICEF Yemen and its work for children, visit www.unicef.org/yemenFollow us on X, formerly Twitter, via @UNICEF_Yemen For more information please contact:Evani Debone, FAO/Yemen evani.debone@gmail.comAli Qasim, UNICEF/Yemen, aqasimali@unicef.org Cheyenne Curley, WFP/Yemen, cheyenne.curley@wfp.org

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