UNHCR Alarmed by Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen, Global Supply Chains Disrupted

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has expressed alarm over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen, where over 65,000 refugees and asylum-seekers are struggling amidst escalating insecurity, economic collapse, and dwindling resources. The conflict in Yemen, coupled with attacks across the Gulf region and disruptions to critical maritime routes like the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Strait of Hormuz, is severely impacting global humanitarian supply chains. This makes it increasingly difficult to deliver essential aid to millions of displaced people, with UNHCR Yemen's 2026 funding only at 19% of the required amount.