Children at sharp end of Yemen war

UN warns of looming famine as 'terrible' conflict enters third year

NEW YORK - As the escalation of the conflict in Yemen enters its third year this week, the top United Nations humanitarian official has called on the parties to the conflict to commit to political dialogue and resolve the situation or risk an unending man-made crisis.

In a statement issued on Monday, Stephen O'Brien, the UN emergency relief coordinator and under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, underscored that in addition to wrecking the country's economy, killing thousands and displacing millions, the fighting has brought Yemen to the brink of a famine.