The Italian news agency AKI reports on the UN High Commission for Refugees is concerned about the state of refugees in Yemen. While the concern is broader than that of the recent border conflicts, they do play a role in the issue.

Yemen: UN demands refugee protection

Geneva, 11 Nov. (AKI) – The United Nations refugee agency has expressed concern about the recent escalation of conflict between security forces and rebels in northern Yemen.

“We again appeal for the protection of civilians an secure and unhindered access by humanitarian workers to deliver much needed assistanct,” Andrej Mahecic, spokesperson of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said in Geneva.

UNHCR estimates that some 175,000 people have been affected by the conflict with Houthi rebels since 2004 and was particularly concerned about those displaced by the latest fighting which began in August.

… Saudi authorities have told the agency’s office in Riyadh that the situation at the Alp border is stable, allowing UNHCR to continue its cross-border aid activities.
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