Yemen: A Visual Guide to This Complicated Conflict

YEMEN A VISUAL GUIDE TO THIS COMPLICATED CONFLICT Yemen isn't facing just one crisis, there are competing political and humanitarian crises, only made worse by the intricate web of armed groups, allegiances and foreign support. SAUDI ARABIA AL QAEDA Militant islamic organisation SALAFIST ISLAH Opposition political party GOVERNMENT OF Sunni Islamic sect YEMEN USA HOUTHI Zaydi Shia Group Co untry Politioal, religious and/or armed group Conflict IRAN HIRAAK Linked Separatist movement Support TRIBAL CONFLICTS O HUMANITARIAN ACCESS Adding to the web of armed groups are Ongoing violence makes reaching civilians a challenge. To reach people in need, humanitarian groups must gain the trust of Yemeni communi- ties.They must be seen as apolitical and effective to gain this trust. tribal conflicts. These conflicts can involve cycles of revenge that lead to escalation and feuds that continue for generations. HPN Practics Network Humanitarian Find out more at WWW.odihpn.org/he61-yemen The Humanitarian Practice Network at the Overseas Development Institute is an Independent forum where field workers, managers and pollcymakers in the humanitarian sector share information, analysis and experience.