Brussels:The European Commission has announced an additional 22.5 million pounds ($25 million) in humanitarian aid for Yemen as the country faces intensified conflict, leading to increased humanitarian needs and displacement.

According to Anadolu Agency – English, this new funding supplements the previously allocated 87.5 million pounds for 2026, totaling 110 million pounds in aid. The humanitarian situation in Yemen is dire, with nearly 230,000 people displaced in recent weeks due to escalating military action. This has resulted in increased civilian casualties and disrupted essential services and humanitarian operations.

The EU commissioner for preparedness and crisis management, Hadja Lahbib, emphasized the urgent need for assistance, stating that families cannot afford to wait for a ceasefire to meet basic needs such as food and shelter. Lahbib called for an end to attacks on civilians and the destruction of critical infrastructure, urging all parties to adhere to international humanitarian law.

The additional funding is aimed at aiding partners in responding to the growing needs, enhancing operational capacity, and pre-positioning essential supplies. Priority will be given to displaced families, women, children, people with disabilities, and marginalized communities. Currently, approximately 22.3 million people in Yemen are in need of humanitarian assistance and protection, with 5.2 million internally displaced and over 2.2 million children under five suffering from acute malnutrition.

Lahbib reiterated the EU's commitment to supporting the people of Yemen, stating, "The people of Yemen must not be forgotten. The EU will stand by them for as long as it takes."