Yemen Famine

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  • Houthi's seize control of Yemen Capital

    Sana'a the countries capital falls to rebels. President Hadi escapes to Aden and declares it the country temporary capital.
  • Period: to

    8,670-13,600 people die.

    Deaths are the result of the war and include soldiers and civilians.
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    Airstrikes destroy civilian infrastructure

    Airstrikes destroy food production, storage and distribution centers. Farms are destroyed

  • Yemen Civil War

    Two factions in Yemen began fighting; Houthi-led Supreme Revolutionary Committee and Hadi Government led army.

  • Hadi (President) Flees.

    City of Lahij close to the government seat of power Aden, falls to the Houthi Rebels. Leader Hadi flees the country.

  • Beginning of Famine

  • Prices rise

    Due to food shortages and scarcity the prices of the available goods rise so high that civilians can't afford them.

  • Famine death toll reaches 50,000

    The number of citizens who died as a result of the famine reaches 50,000.

  • 60% of people are in "crisis or emergency" situations.

    17 Million Yemens are facing the famine. However, statistically its not considered full-blown famine yet.

  • Cholera Epidemic

    Cholera spreads and kills approximately one person a hour.

  • Death toll reaches 1300

    Cholera epidemic responsible for 1,300 deaths

  • Blockade tightened

    US & Saudis tighten the sea, air and land blockade. 90% of Yemen's food supply comes from imports. The blockade further prevented foods to be supplied to the country.

  • RCRC pulls staff out of Yemen

    International Committee of Red Cross pulls 71 staff out of the country due to death of staff member.