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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. -
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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
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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.