Thursday briefing: Yemen’s war continues to threaten oil supplies– but what about its people?
Summary
The war in Yemen has intensified, with Houthi militants gaining control of key islands along the Red Sea, threatening important global shipping routes and oil supplies. The conflict has caused many civilian deaths and displaced over 100,000 people, creating a severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen.Key Facts
- Houthi militants have quickly advanced along Yemen's west coast.
- They control islands near the Bab al-Mandab strait, a vital shipping route for 15% of world trade.
- The strait of Hormuz, another key oil route, remains mostly blocked after US and Israeli airstrikes.
- The conflict risks causing higher global oil prices.
- Yemen’s civil war began in 2014 between government forces and Iran-backed Houthis.
- Over 150,000 people have died, primarily from air strikes by the Saudi-led coalition.
- Around 4.5 million people have been displaced over the past ten years.
- More than 18 million Yemenis need humanitarian aid, according to the UN.
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