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<p>Close to 80% of both commercial and humanitarian imports have habitually entered
Yemen through Hodeidah and Saleef ports. During her visit to Riyadh, the Prime Minister
emphasised the importance of full and unhindered commercial and humanitarian access
to these ports.</p><p>Currently we judge that imports to Hodeidah and Saleef are insufficient,
with just 70% of monthly food and 76% of monthly fuel levels entering through these
ports compared to the period before November 2017. We recognise the Saudi-led coalition
is working to increase access through other ports including Aden in the South of Yemen.
This is one reason why the recent increase in hostilities in Aden is a concern. The
UK is working with the UN to increase the number of inspections of commercial vessels
to encourage greater access into Hodeidah and Saleef. We continue to call on all parties
to allow full and unfettered commercial and humanitarian access throughout Yemen to
avert the risk of mass starvation.</p>
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