United Nations Calls for End to 'Terrifying' Violence in Yemen

The United Nations called for an end to the fighting in Yemen after a planned humanitarian pause failed to hold over the weekend. The UN called for a political solution to end the conflict between Houthi rebels and forces loyal to ousted president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.

“Millions of women, children and men are facing terrifying violence, extreme hunger and little medical assistance as the fighting, shelling and bombing by all parties show no sign of abating,” said Stephen O’Brien, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator in a statement.

“Despite the continued fighting, our humanitarian colleagues and their partners on the ground have been able to distribute some vital aid for the families in desperate need,” he said. “However, it is not nearly enough and we need access and funds to rapidly scale up critical humanitarian supplies and services.” Credit: YouTube/United Nations