Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
President Obama and Secretary Clinton have both stated how a strong, stable Yemen is a vital national security priority. The Senate, citing Al Qaida's presence, has emphasized the same through a resolution. But where is the food?
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) just announced that rations would be cut in half for over 250,000 Yemenis displaced by a conflict between the government and rebels. Other food aid programs have been suspended since last year. Why? Because of low funding for WFP—all this in a country where 1 in 3 suffer from chronic hunger.
WFP is doing the best they can with limited stocks, but unless new funding is found, food programs will completely collapse at the end of this summer. As it is now, Yemenis will be living off reduced rations, which will pose serious malnutrition risks for many, including children.
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