Millions Are Facing Food Crisis in Yemen, U.N. Agency Says

In Yemen, the population is going hungry. The turmoil from the revolt against Ali Abdullah Saleh has left many needing UN assistance for food. The lack of food stems from the rising food prices. The main reason for the rise and high cost of food in Yemen is because of the infertile land and  the majority of the food is imported. 5 million people are going hungry in Yemen and the majority being landless laborers. 3.8 million people are receiving food rations from the UN. This was risen from 1.2 million in January. With the fear of kidnapping and the political instability in Yemen, there are struggles in getting the rations out to the public. Therefore making the UN's job more difficult. A brighter note, there have been pledges and donations to Yemen that are about 7.86 billion dollars. Without political stability however, giving the aid becomes very difficult.

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Geordano Reyes