Yemen - a catch all thread for 2007-2011

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OCHA, 5 Nov 09: Yemen - Sa’ada Emergency: Situation Report #12

Highlights/Key Priorities

• A United Nations cross-border assessment mission, facilitated by the Governments of Yemen and Saudi Arabia, took place in northern Sa’ada (Al-Mandaba, Alb) between 26 and 29 October.

• The security situation in Sa’ada and neighbouring governorates is deteriorating, causing serious constraints to humanitarian assistance. Tens of thousands of displaced people have been on the move, and the winter season is fast approaching.

• In Al-Jawf Governorate, access remains limited to only one district (Al-Matammah).

• Discussions are ongoing over the location for a new camp in Amran. Local authorities have allowed the UN and INGOs to assist IDPs in host communities outside the existing government camp in Khaiwan, which hosts some 50 families.

• The draft 2010 Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan (YHRP) is under review.

CRS, 7 Jul 09: Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations