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SITUATION OVERVIEW
In January, the humanitarian and security situation in Yemen was impacted by the detention of additional UN personnel in De-facto Authority (DFA) areas, the re-designation of Ansar Allah (AA) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) by the United States of America, and the global suspension of all US-funded humanitarian actions.
The Internationally Recognized Government (IRG) welcomed the new FTO designation, aligning with its antiterrorism efforts, while DFA criticized the move as biased and aimed at harming the Yemeni people. Simultaneously, DFA reportedly detained UN personnel in their controlled areas, prompting condemnation from the United Nations SecretaryGeneral, the IRG, the European Union, and the United States, calling for the immediate release of all detained staff. However, DFA’s Deputy Foreign Minister rejected the UN’s statement. Moreover, this situation also led the Southern Transitional Council (STC) to call for the UN and INGOs to consider relocating their operations to Aden to ensure the smooth continuation of humanitarian operations.
Meanwhile, hostilities along major frontlines persisted in January, resulting in civilian casualties from shellfire in multiple regions. The conflict between IRG and DFA forces led to injuries and casualties on both sides, with clashes reported in Ta’iz, Shabwah, Dali’ and Ma’rib. Drone strikes were carried out by DFA forces in Ma’rib and Abyan, while IRG forces defended against attacks and thwarted incursion attempts, leading to further casualties and damages. The situation remains complex, with regional and international stakeholders engaged in addressing these ongoing challenges.