Briefing: The Yemen Conflict And Crisis

This report provides a background and history to Yemen, the current civil war in the country and the associated humanitarian crisis. It is structured as follows: • Introduction to the country: it’s geography, religion and culture • History of Yemen,... More

This report provides a background and history to Yemen, the current civil war in the country and the associated humanitarian crisis. It is structured as follows: • Introduction to the country: it’s geography, religion and culture • History of Yemen, prior to the current conflict • Events of the current civil war (March 2015 – present) and those involved • Overview of the humanitarian crisis, currently affecting the majority of the country’s population • Allegations of war crimes – reported violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law by parties to the conflict • The external influence and involvement of Iran, the US, the UK and other European countries Less