Yemen Appeals for Global Assistance to Tackle Economic and Humanitarian Crises
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Aden, Dec 19 (NationPress) Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council has made a strong appeal for global assistance to address the urgent economic and humanitarian issues facing the war-affected nation.
The council held a meeting on Wednesday to evaluate the worsening situation in Yemen, where it blamed Houthi attacks on the country's oil infrastructure since 2022 for crippling oil exports, which has deprived approximately 70 percent of national revenue, as reported by the Xinhua news agency, citing Yemen's state-run Saba News Agency.
Expressing gratitude for the consistent support from the international community, the council stated it is looking forward to immediate global assistance to implement an economic rescue plan and mitigate the intertwined challenges posed by the ongoing Houthi aggression.
The economic rescue plan is a government initiative aimed at reducing the national budget deficit, controlling price fluctuations, and addressing the increasingly dire humanitarian situation in Yemen.
The council also emphasized the necessity of restoring state institutions and achieving sustainable development, stability, and peace with the support of the international community.
A military official from Yemen, who wished to remain anonymous, informed Xinhua that clashes erupted between Yemeni government forces and Houthi fighters in the southern province of Lahj on Tuesday evening.
The Yemeni civil war, which began in late 2014 between the Houthi group and the internationally recognized Yemeni government, has persisted for a decade. This conflict has not only devastated the nation’s infrastructure and economy but has also resulted in one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, with UN estimates indicating that tens of thousands have lost their lives and millions are on the brink of starvation.
As Yemen’s conflict enters its second decade, the road to peace remains elusive, with both domestic and regional dynamics playing a significant role in shaping the future of the country.
