As the number of casualties in the Yemen conflict rises, the Red Cross is attempting to fly in two plane loads of medical supplies and other aid.<br /><br /> There is rising concern about the humanitarian situation on the ground, with civilians caught up in fierce fighting.<br /><br /> Some 48 tons of aid is due to arrive on Wednesday or Thursday, but it is not going to meet the needs of everyone.<br /><br /> We’re loading a cargo plane in Amman w/ medical supplies to treat 1500 wounded. Bound for Sana’a #Yemen tomorrow.— ICRC (@ICRC) April 7, 2015<br /><br /> International Committee of the Red Cross spokesperson Marie Claire Feghali said: “The hospitals are suffering a lot; they are unable to care for the large numbers of wounded. <br /><br /> “And there are also the bodies on the streets, which the families are unable to pick up and bury in a suitable way.”<br /><br /> At least 550 people are reported to have been killed in two weeks of fighting, with many more wounded.<br /><br /> Saudi-led airstrikes and forces loyal to exiled president Abd-Rabbu Ma
