War-torn Yemen is in imminent danger of the worst famine the world has seen in decades, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Friday.
"In the absence of immediate action, millions of lives may be lost," Guterres said of the country that has endured a five-year war between Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and government forces.
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The government in Yemen is supported by a Saudi-led coalition, assisted by Western powers including the US. Houthis have targeted Saudi territories in multiple attacks, with the coalition reporting a downed Houthi drone that was heading for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
"I urge all those with influence to act urgently on these issues to stave off catastrophe, and I also request that everyone avoids taking any action that could make the already dire situation even worse," the secretary-general said.
