The ongoing conflict in Yemen has left hundreds of civilians dead or injured since the beginning of August, while restrictions on humanitarian access continue to hamper relief efforts and deepen the suffering of vulnerable communities.
The United Nations Human Rights Office has verified 262 civilian casualties during the period, including 66 deaths and 196 injuries. Children accounted for more than half of those killed, highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on young people.
Despite the security challenges, humanitarian organisations continue to provide emergency assistance to affected communities. About 190,000 people have received emergency food assistance, while more than 117,000 have benefited from cash support to purchase essential supplies.
In addition, over 96,000 people have received water and sanitation assistance. However, humanitarian needs remain far greater than the available response, with only one in four families requiring emergency shelter having received support.
Access restrictions in Ta’iz city have also disrupted food distribution. The World Food Programme has consequently shifted from distributing food directly to providing cash assistance, enabling families to purchase essential items where supplies are available.
The agency aims to reach approximately 132,000 people across four districts of the city during the week.
The United Nations has renewed its call on all parties to the conflict to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, respect international humanitarian law and ensure safe, sustained access for humanitarian aid and essential commercial goods into and across Ta’iz.
The UN warned that humanitarian access remains critical to preventing further suffering as civilians continue to bear the consequences of the prolonged conflict.
