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Yemen
Targeted Groups | Perpetrators | Alert Status | Genocide Stage(s) |
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| Emergency | Stage 9: Extermination, Stage 10: Denial |

Country Overview
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Details
Yemen’s civil war between the Yemeni government, backed by the Saudi-led coalition, and the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels has created the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Over 200,000 Yemenis have died since the conflict began in 2015, 80% of Yemenis rely on humanitarian aid, and over ten million are on the brink of starvation.
Houthi rebels, the Yemeni government, the Saudi-led coalition, and UAE-backed forces have all committed war crimes by deliberately targeting civilians. Despite the announcement of a ceasefire in April 2022, its recent collapse raises questions about the sustainability of any future agreement.

Page last updated:
11/02/2022
Resources
Inside the World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis
Yemen’s Tragedy: War, Stalemate, and Suffering
Genocide Emergency Alert: Yemen July 2020