- The civil war in Yemen, caused by Houthi rebels, has seen the UN broker ceasefires while Hadi led the government from Saudi Arabia.
- The humanitarian crisis deepens as WFP and FAO call for increased aid amid the ongoing civil war in Yemen, where Houthis control key areas including the Red Sea approaches.
Houthi Offensive in Yemen Drives Cholera Surge and Aid Access Loss
What happened
The Houthi offensive intensified the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, leading to a surge in suspected cholera cases, which tripled in three weeks. The World Food Programme reported losing access to over 600,000 people trapped in Taiz. The fighting has also caused food prices in Taiz to rise by 50% since early September.
From al-monitor.com
Why it matters
The crisis is exacerbated by international funding cuts, including nearly all aid from the United States, and the Houthis targeting aid workers. The Houthis captured large areas of Red Sea coastal territory and gained control of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. This situation severely destabilizes the economy of Yemen.
The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is deepening amid the ongoing civil war, where the Houthis control key areas, including Red Sea approaches.
From al-monitor.com
Who's involved
- YemenThe country experiencing the conflict and humanitarian crisis.
- HouthisThe armed faction controlling territory and driving the civil conflict.
- World Food ProgrammeThe agency providing food assistance and reporting on access loss.
- Saudi ArabiaThe country engaged in military conflict with the Houthis.
Possible ripples
Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.- Houthi offensive raises regional security risks for Saudi ArabiaHouthi seizure of Red Sea territory increases regional security risks for Saudi ArabiaLikely
- How could the Houthi offensive in Yemen affect the United Nations' relief efforts?Houthi offensive hobbles UN relief efforts amid cholera surge in YemenLikely
- Houthi control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait threatens Red Sea shippingHouthi control of Bab el-Mandeb Strait threatens Red Sea shipping routesLikely
- Houthi offensive may increase displacement needs for IOM in YemenHouthi offensive could increase operational demands on IOM amid Yemen displacementPossible
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The entities involved
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Yemen
country in West Asia
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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World Food Programme
United Nations branch related to food-assistance
Related events
- Houthis pose renewed threats to Yemen's government.
- Houthis are conducting attacks in Yemen, leading to calls for dialogue between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, while the US Congress discusses support for the government.
- Houthi strikes across Saudi Arabia prompted discussion by the UN Security Council regarding escalation in Yemen.
- UN monitors worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen while fighting and casualties are reported in Marib.
- Saudi Arabia confronted the Houthi movement in Yemen, leading to a specific intervention by Riyadh against STC in the Hadramaut region.