HIGHLIGHTS
- Yemen:
From 5 to 7 August, UNHCR led a joint mission with UNDSS and WFP to Aden to assess the feasibility of re-establishing UN offices in Aden.
Upon conclusion of his visit to Sa’ada governorate on 8 August, the Humanitarian Coordinator issued a statement emphasizing the importance from all parties to protect civilian lives and civilian infrastructure. He also highlighted the lack of funds received for the Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan (YHRP), which remains severely underfunded. On 9 August, the Emergency Relief Coordinator (ERC), Stephen O'Brien, began a 5-day mission to Yemen, where he met with key officials in Sana’a and Aden to discuss ways of strengthening humanitarian operations.
WFP delivered a 2-month ration in Kharaz camp but without wheat flour, which has led to objections and concerns among the refugee population in the camp.
- Somalia:
As part of the Mass Information Campaign, UNHCR, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and Action Africa Help International (AAH-I) drafted awareness messages on the dangers of crossing into Yemen. Posters and boards will be displayed in eight locations in Somaliland; radio messages, leaflets and phone sms messaging are being developed jointly with partners of UNHCR-funded Protection and Return Monitoring Network (PRMN) and Somaliland New Arrivals Task Force.