Closure of al-Makha port leaves workers and traders fearing for the future
Summary
The al-Makha port in western Yemen has been closed after repeated missile and drone attacks by Houthi forces, which killed at least seven people and injured many others. The closure has left about 1,500 workers without jobs and halted local fishing activities due to safety concerns.Key Facts
- Al-Makha port reopened in 2021 and employed daily wage workers like Mohammed Al-Homaidi.
- On August 9, Houthi attacks targeted the port, killing at least seven people and injuring around 30.
- The Houthis continued attacks nearly every day, hitting cargo ships and port facilities.
- The port was closed to protect the 1,500 workers after multiple deadly strikes.
- Fishing, another major local industry, is also suspended for safety, though some fishermen risked going out and went missing.
- Public spaces in al-Makha are closed, and there is a curfew from 11 pm to 6 am due to the threat of attacks.
- Communication is cut off for many residents; only those who can afford satellite internet have access.
- Port director Abdulmalik Al-Sharabi confirmed that 16 workers were killed and 22 injured due to the attacks.
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