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Angelina Jolie flies into Yemen to visit refugees and likens crisis to Ukraine horror

Angelina Jolie likened Yemen to the crisis in Ukraine after flying in vowing to do all she can to help support the people of the war-torn country.

The movie mega-star is the special envoy for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and dedicates her life to the role.

Ang landed this weekend and immediately showed solidarity with displaced families who are living amid the seven-year conflict.

The 46-year-old humanitarian is also trying to attract support for an incoming fundraising conference. She took to Instagram after arriving in the southern coastal city of Aden.

The Tomb Raider star painted an alarming picture as she uploaded photos and details so her 12 million followers could digest the scale of the troubles.

She wrote: "I've landed in Aden, to meet displaced families and refugees for UNHCR @refugees and show my support for the people of Yemen. I will do my best to communicate from the ground as the days unfold.

"As we continue to watch the horrors unfolding in Ukraine, and call for an immediate end to the conflict and humanitarian access, I’m here in Yemen to support people who also desperately need peace.

"The situation here is one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world, with one civilian killed or injured every hour in 2022. An economy devastated by war, and over 20 million Yeminis depending on humanitarian assistance to survive."

Angelina wants to draw attention to the consequences of the seven-year conflict (UNHCR/AFP via Getty Images)

Angelia arrived ahead of the annual High Level Pledging Conference for Yemen on March 16.

According to data from the Armed Conflict Location & Event Project, the war has killed more than 150,000 people, including more than 14,500 civilians.

The film favourite earlier post to her Instagram Story saying more focus needs to be given to nations like Yemen who are struggling to rebuild.

The film-star says it's crucial we help all victims of war (REUTERS)

"This week a million people were forced to flee the horrific war in Ukraine," she wrote.

"If we learn anything from this shocking situation, it is that we cannot be selective about who deserves support and whose rights we defend. Everyone deserves the same compassion.

"The lives of civilian victims of conflict everywhere are of equal value. After seven years of war, the people of Yemen also need protection, support, and above all, peace."

The star visited displaced Yemeni families and refugees (UNHCR/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia's attack on Ukraine continues following the large-scale invasion on February 24.

Around one million Ukrainians are believed to have left the country.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, who ordered the attack, has been the subject of condemnation from around the world.

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