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<p>The World Food Programme (WFP) resumed their distribution of food aid in Sana’a
city on Wednesday 21 August, following an agreement with the Houthis on the introduction
of biometric registration of beneficiaries and an end to Houthi aid interference.</p><p>
</p><p>The UK has worked closely with WFP throughout this year to ensure that food
aid can continue to reach those who need it most.</p><p> </p><p>Most recently, on
Friday 9 August, the International Development Secretary met with David Beasley, WFP’s
Executive Director, where they discussed progress towards the resumption of food deliveries
to Sana’a city.</p><p> </p><p>The UK actively calls on the Houthis to stand by their
commitments to WFP to allow the biometric registration of beneficiaries so that millions
of vulnerable Yemenis can continue to be reached with life-saving aid.</p>
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