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<p>Yemen relies on imports to meet 90% of its basic needs like food and fuel. Before
the conflict, an estimated 80% of these imports entered Yemen through the critical
Red Sea ports of Hodeidah and Saleef.</p><p>We are unable to provide a more direct
response given the difficulty of obtaining specific data from Yemen.</p><p>We welcome
the redeployment of Houthi forces away from these ports. It is vital that imports
continue to flow into Hodeidah and Saleef and that vital onward supply routes remain
open; both sides must facilitate the unhindered flow of essential supplies throughout
the country.</p>
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