Overview

• The United Nations' World Food Program (WFP) has halted food distribution in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, impacting millions of people.
• The decision was driven by limited funding and the lack of agreement with the Houthi authorities on downscaling the program to match the agency’s resources.
• Food stocks in Houthi-controlled areas are nearly depleted, and resuming food assistance could take up to four months due to supply chain disruptions.
• The WFP will continue other programs, such as nutrition and school feeding projects, to limit the impact of the pause in food distributions.
• Food distribution will continue in government-controlled areas of Yemen, with a heightened focus on the most vulnerable families.