UN warns many Yemeni children die from hunger, calls for urgent action

DUBAI: Many children in Yemen are dying from hunger rather than direct conflict, the UN Security Council was told on Tuesday, with half of the country’s children under the age of five suffering from acute malnutrition. UN Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Joyce Msuya said the situation underscored the need for increased funding to ensure food access and prevent further loss of life.

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