Escalation on Yemen’s West Coast: Patterns of harm, IHL concerns and recommendations (01 August – 22 September 2026)

Country: Yemen Source: Insecurity Insight Please refer to the attached file. SUMMARY The escalation of hostilities along Yemen’s west coast is putting civilian services and humanitarian operations under increasing pressure. Attacks and disruption affecting healthcare, education, food and water systems are occurring alongside growing displacement, damaged transport routes and reduced humanitarian access. These impacts are interconnected: damage to civilian infrastructure increases humanitarian ne