On January 26, the UN Panel of Experts on Yemen released its annual report on the conflict in Yemen. The report described several of the most significant events of the war in 2017, including the Houthis’ missile launch that landed near an airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the dissolution of the Houthi-Saleh alliance in December, and the Houthis’ consolidation of control in northern Yemen.
February 6-19: US Calls for UN action against Iran following Yemen report; UAE launches offensive against AQAP
The Saudi-led coalition has announced plans to finance and install four cranes in the ports of Aden, Mukalla, and Mokha as part of its unilateral humanitarian plan for Yemen, which has been criticized by several NGOs. The YPP pointed out the plan’s shortcomings in a recent blog post.
HRL & IHL Violations - January 2018
ANSAR ALLAH/HOUTHI MOVEMENT
Ta’iz Governorate
On January 22, Houthi fighters killed twelve people when they fired rockets at a parade being held by special security forces, including two journalists covering the event. This violates Rule 34 of Customary IHL.