UN ‘deeply disturbed’ by attacks on civilians in Yemen

The UN is “deeply disturbed by the unrelenting attacks on civilians and on civilian infrastructure throughout Yemen by all parties to the conflict, which are further destroying Yemen’s social fabric,” a statement by the country’s Humanitarian Coordinator Jamie McGoldrick said yesterday.

The unrest in Yemen is “increasing humanitarian needs, particularly for medical attention at a time when the health sector is collapsing,” the statement said.

McGoldrick called on all parties to uphold international and humanitarian laws, to avoid further losses of life and to help the country get on the path for peace.

His comments come after 30 people were killed and 17 injured, including children, as a result of airstrikes on a well in the country.