The situation in Hadramawt Al Wadi, eastern Yemen, has continued to stabilize following the recent shifts in territorial control earlier this month, according to a recent report published by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
The report added that “Reports indicate a decline in hostilities, supported by reported prohibitions on carrying weapons within city centers. Only sporadic incidents have been reported”.
Uncertainty around military deployments and control arrangements poses a risk of bureaucratic delays and operational challenges for humanitarian actors. Uncertainty if prolonged may affect humanitarian actors and response.
The report noticed that "basic services in Hadramawt Al Wadi have largely returned to pre-escalation levels. Fuel is available across all districts, and gas supplies have been secured following the release of trucks that were detained in Marib, resolving earlier supply disruptions.
The recent escalation of hostilities in Hadramawt, particularly in and around Sayun city since early December 2025, has triggered new displacement. Most affected families originate from northern governorates and have moved toward multiple locations and displacement sites in Marib, with some relocating within Hadramawt.