HIGHLIGHTS
Anti-al-Houthi militias launch a new offensive against al-Houthi forces and regain control of key locations in Aden Governorate
In Aden, a UN ship delivers 3,000 metric tons (MT) of food and an interagency convoy delivers more than 350 MT of relief supplies
The majority of UN and other relief agency staff return to Yemen’s capital city of Sana’a to coordinate humanitarian response efforts
KEY DEVELOPMENTS
Despite a UN-declared pause in hostilities in Yemen scheduled to start on July 10, airstrikes led by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and ground fighting between Republic of Yemen Government (RoYG) and al-Houthi forces continue throughout the country, limiting the ability of humanitarian agencies to scale up response efforts. The international humanitarian community is urging all parties to the conflict to agree to another pause in hostilities to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance to affected populations.
The escalated violence in July has resulted in additional civilian casualties and damaged key infrastructure, particularly in Aden Governorate. As part of a recent offensive, anti-alHouthi militias gained control of Aden International Airport, surrounding neighborhoods, and most of the Aden Port facilities on July 14, according to the UN. However, al-Houthi fighters maintain control over the majority of populated areas in Yemen and continue to press attacks in Marib and Ta’izz governorates.
During a speech on July 16, Yemeni Vice President Khaled Bahah called for the resumption of government services in Yemen, including water and electricity, and the rehabilitation of other public infrastructure, including airports, seaports, and schools.
On July 21, a UN World Food Program (WFP) chartered ship carrying 3,000 MT of emergency food, including approximately 1,200 MT of USAID-provided food assistance, arrived at Aden Port. The Han Zhi was the first major humanitarian vessel to reach Aden since March.