This report provides decision-makers with a short, accessible overview of key trends and emerging challenges that may affect humanitarian needs in Yemen, covering January to August 2020.
Key issues:
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Humanitarian needs have increased and become harder to address
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COVID-19 and flooding displaced more people than conflict from May to July 2020
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Civilian casualties decreased, but fighting increased around Ma'rib, Al Jawf and Abyan
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Deteriorating economic conditions continue to drive food insecurity and stretch copying mechanisms
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Heavy rains and flash floods have had a greater impact than in previous years
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Protection concerns for migrants in Yemen have dramatically increased
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Agreement to allow international inspections of the FSO SAFER oil tanker may help alleviate an environmental disaster, but this is yet to be implemented