The World Food Program (WFP) pleaded for "safe and immediate access" to Taiz city in Yemen, where food aid last reached the besieged city in southern Yemen five weeks ago, the UN News Center reported.

The WFP warned that "if this situation continues the damage from hunger will be irreversible".

"We plead for safe and immediate access to the city of Taiz to prevent a humanitarian tragedy as supplies dwindle, threatening the lives of thousands – including women, children and the elderly,” said Muhannad Hadi, the WFP Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa.

Source: MENA