On 14 March 2025, armed clashes erupted between Dhu Fari tribe and Dhu Qutaish tribe in Amran governorate (coded to governorate capital Amran) (Amran). The reason behind the clashes was not reported. Casualties unknown.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing: Tribal Armed Conflict in Amran Governorate, Yemen

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, an armed conflict occurred between the Dhu Fari tribe and Dhu Qutaish tribe in Amran Governorate, Yemen. While the cause of the conflict and exact scale of damage remain unconfirmed, this is assessed as a medium-level security risk. Tribal conflicts in Yemen's inland regions have reignited.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Land transport network disruption risk: Amran Governorate is traversed by major roads connecting Yemen's capital Sanaa with northern regions, creating potential for inland logistics network paralysis if tribal conflicts expand
• Agricultural production suspension: As one of Yemen's major agricultural regions, sustained armed conflict in Amran Governorate will negatively impact grain and agricultural product production and distribution
• Operational constraints on nearby industrial facilities: Concerns over reduced accessibility to oil and gas infrastructure and other industrial facilities if conflict zones expand
• Humanitarian supply transport delays: Potential deepening of regional supply-chain instability due to blocked transport routes for international relief supplies and medical goods

3. Watch points

• Conflict escalation status: Need to track involvement of neighboring tribes or mediation intervention by government forces/Houthi rebels
• Major road traffic conditions: Monitor duration of Sanaa-Amran-Saada connecting road blockages and possibility of alternative route operations
• Regional security deterioration: Review risk level upgrade if additional armed conflicts occur or casualties surge within 7 days