(MENAFN) The UK is to increase the humanitarian aid it gives to Yemen to help millions who are suffering in the war-ravaged country, International Development Secretary Priti Patel has said.
She told the BBC that the government would spend an extra "37m this year, bringing the total to "100m.
It comes as the UK is facing criticism for selling arms to Saudi Arabia which could be used in Yemen's civil war.
Ms Patel said the UK has "a robust policy and position" on arms controls.
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