Yemen: IED wounds two people in Taiz (Tazi governorate) April 1

Event

Two civilians were wounded after an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near the Passports and Nationality Authority building in the Muroor neighborhood of Taiz city on Tuesday, April 1. According to local sources, the explosion resulted in material damage to the building and to cars parked outside. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attack. Similar attacks are possible in Yemen over the near term.

Context

Yemen is engaged in a complex and deadly conflict, ongoing since Houthi rebels entered a civil war with the Yemeni government, supported by a Saudi-led coalition, in 2015. The Saudi-led coalition has carried out thousands of airstrikes in Yemen since its intervention began. Hundreds of Yemeni civilians have been killed in the strikes, which have hit schools, hospitals, and markets, in addition to Houthi militant positions and personnel. In total, more than 10,000 Yemenis have died in the fighting and some 3 million have been displaced.

Advice

Due to poor security conditions, many Western governments strongly advise their citizens against all travel to Yemen. Travel to the country should only be considered with proper security protocols in place. Professional security advice and support should be sought prior to travel.