The distribution of food aid in northern Yemen is overseen by the Houthis. Those who do not support the rebels risk going hungry
rebels, aid workers are spies and food is a tool of espionage. For nearly five years the Houthis have waged war against the Yemeni government, capturing much of the country and helping to create what the United Nations calls the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. About half of the population relies on food aid. But instead of helping it reach the needy, the Houthis are getting in the way. Over the past two years they have detained dozens of relief workers.
In November the Houthis unveiled a new body to oversee all humanitarian efforts. It is headed by a security official. Yemenis working for groups such as themust file reports on their activities. International aid agencies face pressure to hire Houthi loyalists, pay “customs taxes” and cover the rebels’ expenses. Those that do not do so risk losing their access or having their staff detained.relies, in part, on a census from 2004.
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