Millions of dollars of aid support from Japan to conflict-affected regions

In the statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the importance of ensuring peace and stability in the Middle East, including the area around the Babulmandeb Strait, which is of great importance for the entire international community in terms of energy security, was emphasized.

It was stated in the statement that it was decided to provide a total of 10 million dollars of emergency humanitarian aid to both countries due to the deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Yemen and its reflections on neighboring countries, and that 8 million dollars of this amount would be allocated to Yemen and 2 million dollars to Djibouti.

In the statement, it was noted that 3 million dollars of the aid allocated to Yemen will be used for food through the United Nations (UN) World Food Program (WFP), 3 million dollars will be used for health, water and hygiene through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and 2 million dollars will be used for shelter and non-food basic needs through the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM).

'IT WILL CONTINUE TO CONTRIBUTE TO PEACE AND STABILITY'

It was stated in the statement that the 2 million dollar aid to Djibouti will be provided in the fields of protection, shelter and non-food basic needs through the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), and it was emphasized that Japan will continue to work to improve the humanitarian situation in close coordination with relevant countries and organizations, and to contribute to peace and stability in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa.

Clashes between Iran-backed Houthis and government forces in Yemen have intensified in recent days, especially around Taiz and Babulmandeb. While government forces launch the "Yemen Dawn" operation against the Houthis' advance, the Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia provides air support to the operation.

IOM reported that more than 184 thousand people have been displaced in Yemen, where conflicts have occurred, since August 1.