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<p>The vital Red Sea ports of Hodeidah and Saleef remain operational. Over the past
three months, the average total commercial and humanitarian imports into Yemen met
90% of the country’s food needs and almost 80% of fuel needs.</p><p> </p><p>We are
acutely aware of the restrictions humanitarian actors face delivering aid across Yemen,
particularly in Houthi-controlled areas. This includes bureaucratic obstacles such
as long waits for visas and permits to start aid projects, as well as multiple permissions
required to travel through checkpoints.</p><p> </p><p>In response to these challenges,
former Minister of State, Alistair Burt recently hosted a telephone conference call
with the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen, Lise Grande, and the key UN agencies
operating in Yemen where he discussed the steps needed from donors to lobby for better
access as well as the work needed from the UN to ensure the humanitarian response
prioritises those most in need.</p><p> </p><p>The UK continues to raise humanitarian
concerns calling on both parties to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 2451
by facilitating safe, rapid, and unhindered access for both the humanitarian response
and commercial supplies.</p>
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