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<p>The Government of Yemen and the Saudi Arabian-led Coalition have made military
gains in recent weeks against the Houthis and forces loyal to former President Saleh.
We hope this will help build a base for the future return of the legitimate Yemeni
Government. A political solution is the best way to achieve long-term stability in
Yemen, and we remain fully and actively supportive of the UN’s efforts to bring an
end to the conflict and resumption of an inclusive political process. The humanitarian
situation remains dire, with 80 per cent of the population in need of assistance.
The Department for International Development has allocated £55 million, through UN
agencies and humanitarian Non-Governmental Organisations, to support Yemenis affected
by the crisis. The risk of terrorist groups, such as al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
and ISIL-Yemen, exploiting the instability is also a major concern. We continue to
work with regional and international partners to tackle the threat.</p>
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