Security Council LIVE: Yemen in spotlight as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate
The Security Council meets top of the hour to discuss Yemen, where a Houthi offensive launched in September has sharply escalated the 12-year-long war for control of the country and spillover from the US-Iran war has provoked a new displacement crisis.
Key points
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Cross-border missile and drone strikes on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure have continued this week, while Government forces say they have recaptured the port city of Mocha
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Fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-backed Government forces is intensifying around Taiz, and more than 200,000 people have been displaced
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Aid agencies warn of surging cholera cases, rising child casualties and deepening hunger
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Diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider regional conflict, including threats to Red Sea shipping, are also expected to feature
