![]() However, overall levels of violence have reduced significantly, and a ceasefire on airstrikes by the Saudi-led coalition and extra-territorial violence from within areas of Yemen controlled by the Sana’a-based authorities (SBA) has successfully lasted through April. The PLC will end its term upon the election of a new president.ĭespite the truce, repeated ceasefire violations have been reported by both parties. Rashad al-Alimi, temporarily in charge of Yemen’s political, military, and security sectors, and is supported by seven other members of the committee who in turn are supported by a commission of 50 appointed advisors. In a decree before stepping down, he described the move as a “desire to involve effective leaders in managing the state in this transitional phase.” The new PLC is headed by Major General Dr. ![]() ![]() On April 7, Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi stepped down as president of the internationally-recognized government (IRG) of Yemen, handing power to a newly established Presidential Leadership Council (PLC). On April 2, a two-month truce brokered by the UN entered into force, coinciding with the advent of Ramadan. Many poor households are likely to again face consumption gaps and Crisis (IPC Phase 3) or Crisis! (IPC Phase 3!) and Emergency (IPC Phase 4) outcomes, particularly in lowland areas during the agricultural off-season. Recent slight improvements are expected to be short-lived, as seasonal sources of food and income are exhausted and, in IRG areas, as purchasing power declines during the June to September projection period. Though some households are likely experiencing temporarily improved food consumption and Stressed (IPC Phase 2) or Stressed! (IPC Phase 2!) outcomes, Crisis (IPC Phase 3) and Crisis! (IPC Phase 3!) outcomes are expected to remain widespread, with millions of poor families nationwide facing food consumption gaps or using negative livelihood coping strategies to meet their needs. However, fuel prices nationwide remain subject to changes in the local currency rate and global fuel prices. Meanwhile, on April 18, the YPC-Aden lowered petrol prices in Aden from 19,800/20L to 18,600/20L. As a result, the Sana’a-based Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) reduced the official price of petrol by 21 percent from 16,000 YER/20L to 12,600 YER/20L as of April 12, and further 5 percent reduction was announced on April 23. According to UNVIM, 52,526 MT of fuel had been discharged from April 13 to 19. As a result of the recently agreed ceasefire, 18 fuel vessels have been granted permission to berth and discharge at the Red Sea ports of Al Hudaydah and As Salif. Overall, by April 26, the value of the YER remained around 17 percent and 5 percent higher in Aden and Amanat Al Asimah, respectively, compared to the same date in March 2022.įuel supply and prices have significantly improved in areas under SBA control, alleviating severe fuel shortages ongoing since late 2021. After a period of appreciation earlier in the month, the Yemeni Rial (YER) has been depreciating in late April, reaching 1,040 YER/USD in Aden and 561 YER/USD in Amanat Al Asimah (Sana’a city) by April 26. On the other hand, food prices remain significantly above average despite recent slight declines.ĭespite recent positive political and economic developments, including the formation of a new Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) and the announcement of significant financial aid packages from Gulf countries, the local currency has not yet stabilized and continues to fluctuate, especially in areas under IRG control. ![]() ![]() In rural areas, peak selling prices of livestock are also increasing some pastoral families’ access to food and income, though poor households often have to sell livestock for income before the time period of peak prices. On the one hand, poor households’ food consumption and dietary diversity slightly improved in April during the holy month of Ramadan due to associated in-kind and financial support (Zaka’a) provided by individuals and charities as well as increased remittances. Despite seasonal improvements, access to food and income remain below average for most poor families, especially those with irregular income or only one main source of income. ![]()
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