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Yemen crisis: UN partially partially suspends food aid
Source: BBC
Yemen crisis: UN partially partially suspends food aid
21 June 2019
The UN has partially suspended aid to parts of Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels, accusing them of misappropriating supplies.
The World Food Programme (WFP) described the move as a last resort.
The UN agency had warned that it would restrict deliveries if the rebels failed to agree measures to prevent food being diverted by corrupt officials.
It had previously said efforts to reach people in need were being blocked.
Operations are to be halted in the capital, Sanaa, but nutrition programmes for children, pregnant and nursing mothers will continue.
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21 June 2019
The UN has partially suspended aid to parts of Yemen controlled by Houthi rebels, accusing them of misappropriating supplies.
The World Food Programme (WFP) described the move as a last resort.
The UN agency had warned that it would restrict deliveries if the rebels failed to agree measures to prevent food being diverted by corrupt officials.
It had previously said efforts to reach people in need were being blocked.
Operations are to be halted in the capital, Sanaa, but nutrition programmes for children, pregnant and nursing mothers will continue.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-48716258