UN Warns Yemen Humanitarian Crisis to Worsen in 2026 Amid Funding Cuts

The United Nations warns that Yemen's humanitarian crisis will worsen in 2026 due to significant funding cuts, with 21 million people needing assistance, up from 19.5 million last year. Economic collapse, disrupted services, and political uncertainty exacerbate the situation. Western aid, including from the U.S., has decreased as donors shift priorities, prompting hopes for increased support from Gulf countries. Food insecurity and malnutrition are expected to rise, and the health system faces risks of epidemics like measles and polio.