Dozens killed as humanitarian crisis mounts in Yemen: What next for war?
Summary
A missile strike on a market in Taiz governorate killed dozens on Friday, and Yemen’s government and Houthi rebels blamed each other. The government’s month-old “Dawn of Yemen” offensive has made reported territorial gains, but fighting and displacement continue, and an expert cited in the article said government forces are not close to retaking Sanaa.Key Facts
- Yemen’s internationally recognised government launched Operation Dawn of Yemen on October 5 under Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad al-Alimi.
- The operation aims to retake Houthi-held areas, including Sanaa, and weaken the group’s military capacity.
- The campaign has used Saudi-led coalition air support alongside ground operations by government forces and allied units.
- The government says its forces regained positions near Dhubab and Bab al-Mandeb and in parts of Taiz and Lahij; the article says the extent of some claimed gains could not be confirmed.
- The Houthis captured the port city of Mocha in September, and securing the Bab al-Mandeb strait is a stated government objective.
- The article reports that hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced as the humanitarian crisis worsens.
- A University of Aberdeen expert said government forces are spread across multiple fronts and are not likely to retake Sanaa soon.
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