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Many observers describe the situation in Yemen as the world\\u2019s worst humanitarian crisis. Nearly 80 percent of the country\\u2019s 28 million residents require assistance, and more than 7 million people are at risk of famine. Providing humanitarian assistance presents many challenges, as fighting and blockades frequently impede humanitarian access, and combatants divert aid supplies for political and financial gain. This discussion will examine how the dynamics of Yemen\\u2019s conflict help shape the country\\u2019s humanitarian situation, and participants will explore potential avenues to address issues of aid access.