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UN Urges Food and Shelter Support for Displaced Yemenis
Many families in Yemen have had to leave their homes because of fighting.
They urgently need food, shelter and medical help.
The United Nations says about 21,000 households have been displaced since August 1.
Many injured people are being treated in hospitals that are running out of blood and surgical supplies.
Women and children make up most of the reported casualties this month.
More than 2,700 pregnant women are among the displaced.
Some pregnant women may have to give birth without trained medical workers because health facilities have closed.
Aid organizations are helping, but they need more money and safer access to reach everyone.
About 21,000 households have been displaced across Yemen since August 1, mainly in Taiz and Lahj.
The United Nations verified 125 civilian casualties in 36 incidents, including 32 deaths and 93 injuries.
More than 80 percent of casualties this month were women and children, though the actual toll may be higher.
More than 2,700 pregnant women are among the displaced, including 300 expected to give birth within two weeks.
Humanitarian groups have assisted nearly 13,000 displaced households, but funding, access and medical supplies remain limited.
- Who
- Displaced families in Yemen, civilians, health workers and humanitarian organizations are affected.
- What
- Hostilities have displaced families, caused civilian casualties and created urgent needs for food, shelter and medical care.
- Where
- Yemen, especially Taiz and Lahj governorates, as well as Al Hodeidah, Aden and Marib.
- When
- The latest displacement and casualty figures cover the period since August 1; the United Nations statement was issued Monday local time.
- Why
- Fighting has increased humanitarian needs, while funding shortfalls, access constraints and attacks on health facilities limit the response.
Key facts
- Displacement
- 21,000 households displaced across Yemen since August 1
- Verified casualties
- 125 civilians affected: 32 killed and 93 injured
- Most affected groups
- More than 80 percent of casualties this month were women and children
- Pregnant displaced women
- More than 2,700, including 300 expected to give birth within two weeks
- Humanitarian reach
- Nearly 13,000 displaced households received rapid response kits and other assistance
- Medical shortages
- Hospitals are running short of blood, anaesthetics and surgical supplies
- Damaged health facilities
- Nine facilities or locations in Taiz, Lahj and Al Hodeidah were damaged, closed or attacked
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