Yemen Monitor / Newsroom:
Al-Muhsin Brothers Company for Trade, Agencies, and General Contracting announced the complete halt of the Red Sea Mills and Silos, following the depletion of wheat stock. This was a result of what it described as the “repeated disregard of urgent memos and appeals” directed to the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Investment in the Sana’a government.
The company stated in a press release that the wheat stock was completely depleted yesterday, leading to the mills ceasing operations this morning. It affirmed that it absolves itself of responsibility for any shortage in the local market or disruption in the supply of wheat and flour, and offered its apology to its customers for its inability to meet orders and quotas allocated to the governorates.
The company expressed its dismay at the continued official silence and lack of response to repeated demands regarding permitting the entry of the wheat shipment. It warned that the continuation of this negligence threatens the stability of the food market in the capital and the rest of the governorates.
The statement added that what occurred is a clear failure in the performance of the Ministry of Economy, Industry, and Investment, which is supposed to be at the forefront of the entities concerned with protecting food security and ensuring the continuity of supply chains, “not to remain on the sidelines until the mills stop and the citizens’ livelihoods are affected,” as described in the statement.
The company called for immediate and responsible action to address the crisis and mitigate its effects before it escalates, holding the ministry fully responsible for the repercussions of this administrative failure concerning one of the most essential needs of the citizens.
