U.N.: Saudi Blockade Threatens to Starve Millions in Yemen


Saudi Arabia's rivalry with Iran is also playing out with devastating effects in Yemen. The UN says the Saudi-led coalition's blockade of the country could lead to the largest famine the world has seen for many decades.

The block on supplies was imposed on Monday, after a missile was fired by the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group.

Nafisa Latic reports.

Published on Nov 9, 2017

 


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