Statement by the Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, Jamie McGoldrick, on the vital importance of keeping Yemen’s entry points open, 11 January 2018
Sana’a, 11 January 2018: The opening of the Red Sea ports of Al Hudaydah and Saleef to commercial and humanitarian shipments is a constructive and welcome step. Yemen imports about 90 per cent of its staple food and nearly all its fuel and medicine, therefore the functioning of all ports – including Al Hudaydah, Saleef and Aden – is critical to meet vital needs.
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