Flash Update: Escalation and Response in Marib Al Jawf and Sana’a Governorates – Issue #1 | 26 January 2020
SITUATION UPDATE
- Since 19 January 2020, a heavy military offensive commenced in Marib, Sana’a and Al Jawf Governorates, resulting in the displacement of more than 900 households (6,300 individuals), with reportedly increasing displacement.
- Most households have been displaced to Marib, Sana’a and Al Jawf Governorates; in particular to districts of Al Hazm, Al Khalq, Bani Husheish and Ma’rib Al Wady.
- Of those newly displaced, 36 percent are displaced to collective sites, while the remaining 64 percent are residing with the host community.
- Urgent needs as reported by partners include additional food assistance, nonfood items, clothing and protection of civilians still trapped between the frontlines