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December 29, 2021

U.N. Envoy Warns of Civilian Toll as Saudi-Led War on Yemen Escalates
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The United Nations envoy to Yemen says the war between Houthi rebels and
the Saudi-led coalition has escalated sharply in recent weeks,
threatening the lives of civilians. Hans Grundberg said in a statement,
"2021 is ending on a tragic note for Yemenis, millions of whom are
struggling with poverty, hunger, and severe restrictions on their
freedom of movement."


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