‘Everyone lives in fear’: Yemenis dread renewed war as Houthis launch attacks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Yemen’s years-long civil conflict killed tens of thousands of people, uprooted millions and drove the country to the brink of famine before a 2022 truce restored relative calm. Now, renewed hostilities between the Houthi rebels and the government have many fearing the return of all-out war.Hodeida native Anwar, a father of two, recalls fleeing the advance of the Iran-backed Houthis, seeking refuge in the city of Mokha.Last week, explosions startled him and his children as the rebels hit Mokha port, reviving fears of another cycle of displacement and violence.“I do not want our lives to be haunted by constant panic caused by Houthi terror. Mokha used to be a safe city and a haven for many Yemenis,” he told AFP.“The hardest part is not fearing for my own safety, but fearing for my children and family,” he said.Yemen, which has been embroiled in more than…
Renewed hostilities between Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government have sparked widespread fear of a return to full-scale war, following a 2022 truce that had brought relative calm after years of conflict. The Houthis have ramped up attacks on government-held areas, including the Mokha port and military camps in Marib province, which hosts 60% of Yemen's internally displaced people. Residents like Anwar, a father of two, expressed deep concern, stating, "I do not want our lives to be haunted by constant panic caused by Houthi terror." Another resident, Najem Hammoud al-Wahbani, noted, "Everyone lives in fear." These attacks, which have included deadly strikes on government troops and civilians, have led many to consider further displacement, fearing the destruction of their livelihoods and futures.
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