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The Saudi-led coalition's much-publicised plan to launch a military attack against the main Red Sea port of Hodeida, currently controlled by Huthi militants and their allies, is undergoing a major rethink. There are concerns about insufficient ground troops, the triggering of famine and reputational damage.
Impacts
Given existing blockages and financial shortfalls, famine is a major risk.
There are growing fears of a cholera epidemic.
Yemen will be a key agenda item in US President Donald Trump's upcoming Riyadh visit.
Rising internal tensions in southern Yemen could complicate discussions.
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United Kingdom,
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United States,
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famine,
human rights,
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2017
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