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Government of Yemen (North Yemen)
Organized-violence events involving Government of Yemen (North Yemen), as recorded by UCDP. Data through 31 Jul 2026.
Government of Yemen (North Yemen) was a party to 248 organized-violence events recorded by UCDP in the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, with 662 estimated deaths in those events. Activity was recorded in Yemen (247), Iraq (1).
In the last 90 days, 70 events involved Government of Yemen (North Yemen), up +49% on the preceding 90 days (47).
Most frequent opposing parties: Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council (193 events), STC (11 events), Nakf al-Karama (7 events).
Where Government of Yemen (North Yemen) was active, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Most active areas
| Region | Events, 12m |
|---|---|
| Şa‘dah governorate Yemen | 54 |
| Taiz governorate Yemen | 53 |
| al-Jawf governorate Yemen | 27 |
| Hudaydah governorate Yemen | 25 |
| Dali governorate Yemen | 23 |
| Marib governorate Yemen | 16 |
| Laḩij governorate Yemen | 12 |
| Bayda governorate Yemen | 6 |
Opposing parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council | 193 | 465 |
| STC | 11 | 27 |
| Nakf al-Karama | 7 | 24 |
| Government of Israel | 5 | 109 |
| Alliance of Yemeni Tribes | 2 | 4 |
| Government of United Kingdom, Government of United States of America | 1 | 4 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 219 | 88% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 29 | 12% |
Deadliest events involving Government of Yemen (North Yemen), last 90 days
| Date | Country | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jul 2026 | Yemen | Ḩays district Hudaydah governorate | Government of Yemen vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council State-based, 9 sources | 68 16–72 |
| 29 Jul 2026 | Iraq | — | Government of Yemen vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council State-based, 15 sources | 26 20–27 |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Yemen | Khab wa Ash Sha‘af district al-Jawf governorate | Government of Yemen vs Nakf al-Karama State-based, 4 sources | 8 6–8 |
| 22 May 2026 | Yemen | Aş Şafrā’ district Şa‘dah governorate | Government of Yemen vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council State-based, 2 sources | 8 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Yemen | Qa‘ţabah district Dali governorate | Government of Yemen vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council State-based, 2 sources | 7 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Yemen | Qa‘ţabah district Dali governorate | Government of Yemen vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council State-based, 2 sources | 7 |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Yemen | Kharāb al Marāshī district al-Jawf governorate | Government of Yemen vs Nakf al-Karama State-based, 2 sources | 5 4–5 |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Yemen | Dali governorate | Government of Yemen vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council State-based | 5 |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Yemen | Qa‘ţabah district Dali governorate | Government of Yemen vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council State-based, 5 civilian, 3 sources | 5 4–5 |
| 21 Jul 2026 | Yemen | — | Government of Yemen vs Forces of the Presidential Leadership Council State-based, 2 sources | 4 4–9 |
Actor names follow UCDP coding. "Government of X" covers state forces including police and allied militias where UCDP codes them under the state. See methodology.