UK announces £40m aid for Yemen

Britain announced on Friday a £40 million package of humanitarian aid for the affected people in Yemen.

"Millions of people are at risk of starving to death by the end of the year if ongoing conflict creates a food crisis in Yemen," the UK's International Development Secretary said.

Justine Greening added that the UK’s new £40 million support will provide Yemenis affected by the crisis with emergency shelter, healthcare, water and food assistance.

"Thousands of Yemenis have already lost their lives in this latest wave of violence - but millions more are at risk of starving by the end of the year," she said.