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<p>We continue to call on all sides to the conflict to respect International Humanitarian
Law (IHL). We are aware of reports of alleged violations of IHL by actors in the conflict
and take these very seriously. It is important that credible allegations of violations
of IHL are investigated.</p><p>Addressing the continuing humanitarian crisis is a
top priority for this Government. In 2017/18 the Government committed £205 million
in aid to Yemen, making the UK the third largest humanitarian donor to Yemen, and
the second largest to the UN appeal. We prioritised life-saving interventions including
food and nutrition support to 1.7 million people and clean water and sanitation for
an expected 1.2 million people. On 3 April, we announced an additional £170 million
in response to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen for 2018/2019. This funding will meet
the immediate food needs of 2.5 million Yemenis, and comes on top of over £400 million
in bilateral support since the conflict began in 2015.</p><p>We do not maintain records
of casualty figures for the conflict in Yemen. Gathering data is extremely challenging
considering the complexities of the situation and the challenges faced by humanitarian
monitors across the country. Estimates by the UN and NGOs vary considerably.</p>
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