U.N. Faults U.S., Western Arms Sales For Deepening Suffering In Yemen

A UN report criticizes the UK, France, and other Western nations for exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Yemen by supporting the Saudi-led coalition, which is accused of war crimes. The report highlights violations by Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the Yemeni government, including bombing civilians and using famine as a weapon. It also faults the Huthi rebels for using child soldiers. The legality of arms transfers from Western countries is questioned. The UN urges international action, noting the conflict has caused 230,000 deaths since 2015, with many due to lack of basic needs.

How has the international community been criticized in relation to the Yemeni conflict?

What is the estimated death toll in Yemen since the conflict began in 2015?