A Widespread Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or worse outcomes are expected across Yemen through at least May 2025, according to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET).
FEWS NET which was established by The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) warned reported that a persistent macroeconomic challenges which stem from the nearly 10-year conflict amid stalled peace negotiations – continue to limit income-earning opportunities and household financial access to food, resulting in food consumption gaps for millions of people.
In its latest report FEWS NET noticed tha in areas controlled by the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG), the continuous depreciation of the local currency continues to contribute to rising food prices, which, along with irregular government salary payments, is placing further strain on household purchasing power.
Meanwhile, some governorates controlled by the Houthi rebels are expected to continue experiencing Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes despite the maintenance of the Houthies implemented price controls.
The report added that in the Houthi rebels controlled areas facing Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes, conflict has had long-term and significant impacts on financial activities and business operations, resulting in a scarcity of job opportunities that continue to severely limit access to food for many households, notably in areas of recent devastating flooding which damaged crops and other livelihood assets.
The report noticed that the rising cost of living, along with the limited availability of public services and the inability of the IRG to pay public sector employees’ salaries in October and November due to limited revenues, is increasing tensions in several IRG governorates.