On 14 March 2025, after Friday prayer, protesters held Houthi-sponsored protest stands in different districts of Al Hudaydah governorate (coded to governorate capital Al Hudaydah) in solidarity with the Palestinian people, and with Houthi actions against the 'Zionist enemy' in the context of the latest round of violence in Israel-Palestine, and denouncing the 'crimes' against civilians by the new regime in Syria. Houthi-affiliated political officials took part in the stands.

Supply-chain Risk Briefing

1) Summary On March 14, 2025, Houthi-led peaceful protests occurred in Al Hudaydah Governorate, Yemen. The protests, aimed at Palestinian solidarity and condemnation of Syria's new government, were assessed as low-intensity, with no direct physical clashes or facility damage reported.

2) Supply-chain impact

• Al Hudaydah port is Yemen's major commercial port, and while the protests have limited direct impact on port operations, they signal increased political activity by Houthi rebels
• Houthi consolidation in Red Sea coastal areas suggests potential future threats to shipping routes, particularly requiring monitoring of activities near the Bab el-Mandeb strait
• No immediate major changes expected for humanitarian aid logistics and fuel supply chains within Yemen, but potential continuation of Houthi hardline foreign policy stance
• Potential risks of additional maritime attacks or logistics disruptions originating from Yemen amid overall heightened tensions in the Middle East region

3) Watch points

• Need to observe whether Houthi rebels announce additional political protests or military actions over the next 1-2 weeks
• Continuous monitoring of changes in vessel traffic patterns and maritime security conditions at Al Hudaydah port and southern Red Sea waters