Yemen war: UN appeals to Houthi rebels over aid

The UN says food aid is being diverted by some corrupt and uncooperative officials in Houthi-held areas of Yemen, where millions of people are believed to be on the verge of famine.

Head of the World Food Programme David Beasley disclosed that the agency’s efforts to reach people in need were being repeatedly blocked.

He hoped that good Houthi leaders would prevail over the corrupt ones.

On Monday, the agency warned of a possible suspension of aid delivery.

Presently, Yemen is suffering the worst humanitarian crisis in the world and some 12 million people which is almost 40% of the population are on the brink of starvation.