Yemeni tribal leaders present set of principles to ease war's humanitarian impact
Yemeni tribal leaders present set of principles to ease war's humanitarian impact Yemeni tribal leaders gathered at the United Nations on Thursday to launch an agreed set of principles aimed at protecting civilians and improving aid access in the war-ravaged country. They hope the measures will prove a useful step in easing the vast humanitarian crisis gripping the country. The Yemeni Tribal Code…
Yemeni tribal leaders convened at the United Nations on Thursday to introduce a set of principles designed to mitigate the humanitarian impact of the ongoing conflict. The goal is to safeguard civilians and enhance access to aid in the war-torn nation. The Yemeni Tribal Code of Honour for the Protection of Civilians aims to utilize tribal customs, Islamic values, and international humanitarian law.
Drafted over two years by tribal leaders and endorsed by tribes across Yemen, regardless of their political allegiance, the code was finalized by Sheikh Abdulkarim Al-Magdashi, who briefed AFP about the process. Approximately 5,000 tribal leaders signed the agreement, with about 100 representatives attending the formal unveiling at the UN's Geneva headquarters.
Al-Magdashi expressed optimism that if tribal leaders can effectively contribute to peace and protect civilians, they may also influence the political landscape. A government-aligned fighter engaged in a gun battle with Houthi forces near Mount al-Midan in Yemen's western Taiz province on October 26, 2026.
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