UN refugee chief: Abduction of staff halts UN programs in Yemen
UNHCR chief Barham Salih says the abduction of UN staff in Yemen has forced the suspension of UN programs, urging an end to the conflict.
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AIBarham Salih, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, said the abduction of UN staff in Yemen has led to the suspension of several UN programs in the country, stressing that "it is time for the wars in Yemen to end."
Speaking to Al Arabiya, Salih added that the United Nations has halted many of its programs in Yemen due to the actions of the Houthis, noting that the UNHCR is working to assist Yemeni refugees currently in Djibouti.
Discussing the broader refugee situation in the region, the High Commissioner said most refugee movements are concentrated in the Middle East.
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Salih also addressed the plight of Sudanese refugees, describing their situation as "tragic," and said Sudanese women refugees have suffered "unspeakable atrocities."