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Daily digest 2026-10-10 — Yemen

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Daily digest: Yemen

2026-10-10

Acting Assistant Secretary-General briefs Security Council on humanitarian situation in Yemen.

Key developments

On October 9, the Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs briefed the Security Council on the humanitarian situation in Yemen. This briefing covered key areas including food and nutrition, health, protection, human rights, and safety and security. The Special Envoy's ongoing efforts to achieve a political solution were also acknowledged.

Key concerns

Funding for humanitarian operations remains significantly below requirements, with only 64% of the needed amount secured. The country faces an INFORM risk class of 5, ranking third globally, indicating severe and widespread humanitarian risks.

Humanitarian impact

The country hosts 21,272 internally displaced persons and 10 refugees. The humanitarian response addresses critical needs in health, food, and protection, with several international and national organizations actively involved.

Information gaps

Specific details regarding the current food security levels, health service access, and protection concerns were not provided in the excerpts.