Yemen
Yemen: civil war, Houthi power struggles, humanitarian and health crisis, and major security risks
Yemen remains an active civil war zone. Violence dropped after an April 2022 truce, but instability persists. The Houthi movement is the dominant armed actor, described by some outlets as an Iranian proxy, and has been reported to postpone or refuse prisoner exchanges in July 2023 while testing the limits of the internationally recognised government and raising tensions with Saudi Arabia.
Humanitarian and security conditions are poor. Health services are degraded, with reports of cholera, polio and measles re-emerging. Foreigners face frequent kidnapping and carjacking, landmines and unexploded ordnance are widespread, and attacks at sea have been reported. US authorities have issued aviation warnings and say they cannot provide consular services; US citizens are advised not to travel.
- Civil war continues, violence fell after an April 2022 truce but instability persists
- Houthis are a leading armed actor, described by some sources as an Iranian proxy
- Houthis reportedly postponed or refused prisoner exchanges in July 2023 and use humanitarian files as pressure
- Severe security risks: frequent kidnappings, carjacking, attacks at sea, landmines and unexploded ordnance
- Civil aviation risk: FAA-issued NOTAMs and Special Federal Aviation Regulations restrict flights near Yemen
- Health services degraded, with cholera, polio and measles re-emerging; US consular services unavailable
Synthesised from 40 sourced claims across our published briefings.
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