WHO: The number of deaths in conflicts in Yemen has increased to 1282 since August 6
Quick Look
- According to the World Health Organization report, 1282 people have lost their lives and 5891 people have been injured since August 6 as a result of the clashes between government forces and the Houthis in Yemen.
- The heaviest losses were recorded in the cities of Lahij and Taiz.
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Why It Matters
Yemen is under the influence of the civil war that started when the Houthis captured the capital Sana'a in September 2014. It has supported the coalition government led by Saudi Arabia since March 2015.
WHO published a report on the escalation of conflicts between government forces and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen.
According to the report, as a result of violent clashes, 323 people lost their lives and 1684 people were injured between 3 and 11 October alone.
Since August 6, when the clashes intensified, the number of deaths has increased to 1282 and 5891 people have been injured.
According to the report, Lahij was the city with the highest loss of life, with 110 deaths and 443 injuries.
In Taiz, another city that witnessed violent clashes and sieges, 52 people lost their lives and 465 people were injured.
Yemen is the scene of a civil war that started after the Houthis took control of the capital Sanaa and some provinces in September 2014.
While the conflicts between government forces and the Houthis continue to deepen the humanitarian crisis in the country, the Arab Coalition led by Saudi Arabia has been supporting the internationally recognized Yemeni government since March 2015.
Open Questions
- What is the risk of conflict spreading in the coming weeks?
