A UN brokered humanitarian ceasefire was broken less than a day after being implemented, reports the BBC.
The six day humanitarian truce which was agreed to commence on Friday, was broken on Saturday after the Saudi-led coalition conducted airstrikes over Yemen’s capital.
Aid agencies have warned of a humanitarian catastrophe with over 80% of Yemen’s population now in need of some form of aid.
A five day humanitarian ceasefire was implemented earlier in May, but reports emerged that much of the aid failed to materialise in the worst affected regions.
At least 3000 people have been killed since the start of the Saudi led airstrikes to combat Houthi militants commenced in March.
UN sponsored talks end with no ceasefire agreement in Yemen (19 Jun 2015)
Saudi Arabia resumes air strikes in Yemen following end of ceasefire (18 May 2015)
UN envoy calls for extension of ceasefire in Yemen to allow further distribution of aid (17 May 2015)
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