The military coalition fighting on the side of Yemen's government on Tuesday (September 19th) accused Iran-backed Houthis (Ansarallah) of delaying vital food and other imports through a major Red Sea port, AFP reported.
"Houthi militiamen, who control the port of al-Hodeida, continue to hinder the unloading of commercial cargo ships loaded with essential goods, food and humanitarian aid for the Yemeni people," a coalition spokesman said.
Fifteen cargo ships carrying food and fuel and authorised by the coalition to enter the port were still waiting to dock, he said, accusing the Houthis of "violating all international principles and regulations".
The UN has called for easier access to Yemeni ports to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid.
