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Al-Houthi Allies: Bani Nof Tribe Mobilizes Large Pro-Houthi Forces in Northern Yemen
ADEN, Yemen (June 23, 2024) – The escalating conflict in Yemen has taken a new turn with the mobilization of the Bani Nof tribe from the Al-Jawf Governorate in the northern regions of the country. This large pro-al-Houthi force is seen as a significant development in the ongoing struggle for control of Yemen between the Saudi-led coalition, pro-government forces, and Houthi rebels.
According to local sources, the Bani Nof tribe, one of the largest and most influential tribes in the Al-Jawf Governorate, has pledged its allegiance to the Houthi movement. This move is a significant boost to the Houthi rebels, who have been fighting the Saudi-led coalition and its local allies for years.
The mobilization of the Bani Nof tribe is seen as a strategic move by the Houthis to secure control of key territories in northern Yemen, including the Al-Jawf Governorate and the Sa’da Governorate. The Bani Nof tribe, with its extensive network of fighters, has played a crucial role in the Houthi rebellion, providing critical ground support to al-Houthi forces.
The escalation of the conflict in Yemen comes as the country struggles to recover from years of war and economic hardship. The Houthi rebellion, which began in 2015, has resulted in the deaths of thousands of people and has pushed millions to the brink of famine and economic collapse.
The Saudi-led coalition, which has been waging a military campaign against the Houthi rebels, has been increasingly frustrated by the progress made by the rebels. The mobilization of the Bani Nof tribe is seen as a significant setback for the coalition, which has struggled to make inroads in northern Yemen.
The United Nations has long warned of a humanitarian disaster in Yemen, and the mobilization of the Bani Nof tribe is likely to lead to further displacement and suffering for civilians caught in the crossfire.
As the conflict in Yemen continues to escalate, the role of regional countries, including Saudi Arabia and Oman, is likely to be scrutinized. With the Bani Nof tribe now openly supporting the Houthi rebels, the prospects for a lasting peace in Yemen have never been more remote.
Yemen’s conflict has left millions displaced, and many more in dire economic need. While the mobilization of the Bani Nof tribe by al-Houthi is the last thing Yemen’s war-weary population needs, the reality is that this move has significantly bolstered al-Houthi forces ahead of any potential military confrontation.