Yemen Conflict
The Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen commenced on March 26, 2015, following a request from Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi after he was ousted from the capital, Sanaa, by Houthi insurgents in September 2014. The intervention, initially codenamed Operation Decisive Storm, aimed to restore Hadi's government and counter the Houthi rebels, who were perceived as aligned with Iran, thus intensifying the regional Sunni-Shia proxy conflict
March 26, 2015: Saudi Arabia, leading a coalition of nine countries including Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates, launched airstrikes and imposed a naval blockade on Houthi-controlled areas. The coalition's military operations were supported by the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Canada, which provided intelligence, logistical support, and arms supplies.
April 22, 2015: The coalition declared the initial goals of Operation Decisive Storm achieved and announced the commencement of Operation Restoring Hope, which combined military action with political and humanitarian efforts to stabilize Yemen.
Ground Operations: Subsequent to the air campaign, ground forces were deployed to engage Houthi militants and forces loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, further complicating the conflict dynamics.
Humanitarian Impact: The intervention has led to significant civilian casualties and widespread displacement. Airstrikes have targeted civilian infrastructure, including health facilities, markets, and schools, raising concerns about compliance with international humanitarian law.
International Response: The United Nations and various human rights organizations have condemned the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict. Efforts to broker peace have been ongoing, but a comprehensive resolution remains elusive.
March 26, 2015: Saudi Arabia, leading a coalition of nine countries including Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates, launched airstrikes and imposed a naval blockade on Houthi-controlled areas. The coalition's military operations were supported by the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Canada, which provided intelligence, logistical support, and arms supplies.
April 22, 2015: The coalition declared the initial goals of Operation Decisive Storm achieved and announced the commencement of Operation Restoring Hope, which combined military action with political and humanitarian efforts to stabilize Yemen.
Ground Operations: Subsequent to the air campaign, ground forces were deployed to engage Houthi militants and forces loyal to former President Ali Abdullah Saleh, further complicating the conflict dynamics.
Humanitarian Impact: The intervention has led to significant civilian casualties and widespread displacement. Airstrikes have targeted civilian infrastructure, including health facilities, markets, and schools, raising concerns about compliance with international humanitarian law.
International Response: The United Nations and various human rights organizations have condemned the humanitarian crisis resulting from the conflict. Efforts to broker peace have been ongoing, but a comprehensive resolution remains elusive.
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