Yemen famine could threaten opportunity for peace, UN warns

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Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “Yemen famine could threaten opportunity for peace, UN warns” – below is their description.

UN officials have told the Security Council that Yemen is hurtling towards the worst famine the world has seen in decades.

This, they say, and a renewed offensive by Houthi rebels, threatens to wipe out a new opportunity to end the war.

Al Jazeera’s James Bays reports from the United Nations.

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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel

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