The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said that Yemen is facing an uncertain security and political situation, and added that multiple sources, including the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to Yemen, reported that the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG) and Houthi authorities remain committed to a new ceasefire and had agreed to engage in a UN-led peace process to end the war.
However, the IOM said that the ongoing conflict in the Palestinian territories and resulting tension in the Red Sea continue to pose a threat to the peace process and to the wider security and political stability of the country.
“As the situation unfolds, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) continues to provide assistance to vulnerable migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and host community members across Yemen,” the organization said in its situation report on Yemen.
It added that tensions in Maarib over a rise in the price of fuel led to a series of protests and clashes, with multiple reports of injuries, deaths, and increased conflict between tribal groups.
“These clashes resulted in intermittent movement restrictions in the area and contributed towards the displacement of additional people throughout the district. In December, IOM continued to operate in other areas of Maarib and closely monitor the situation in Marib Al-Wadi with the intent to restart full-scale operations,” the report underlined.
Meanwhile, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) stated that, in partnership with local authorities and civil society organizations, it helped form six community mediation committees in six of Aden governorate’s districts.
These committees, which work as part of the project to enhance comprehensive access to justice in Yemen, aim to resolve issues such as financial disputes and civil problems. The members of these committees have received training to become mediators, and work in cooperation with the police to speed up the resolution of problems and reduce pressure on security services.
