Local Governance in Yemen: Resource Hub
Provided by: Berghof Foundation and Political Development Forum Yemen
Local Governance in Yemen: Resource Hub Resources
Resources by topic: Local security and safety
Local Security Governance in Yemen in Times of War : The Cases of al-Hudayda, Ta‘iz and Aden.
Report that explores governorate-level Security Committees in Ta‘iz, al-Hudayda and Aden. It seeks to understand the institutional set-up and functions of the Committees, explores...
Seizing the State: Ibb’s Security Arrangement after Ansarallah’s Takeover
Study of Ansar Allah's takeover of security institutions in Ibb governorate and its impact on the role of the police, aqils, and tribal leaders....
Analysis: Tribal sheikhs and the war in Yemen
Short assessment of the impact of the war on tribal structures and the role of tribal leaders in recruitment, mediation, and deescalation There is a growing interest among...
War and Pieces: Political Divides in Southern Yemen
Analysis of situation in each of the governorates of the former PDRY with a special emphasis on local security actors This paper focuses on the origins, development, and...
Yemen’s Al Mahra: From isolation to the eye of a geopolitical storm
Analysis of the situation in Al-Mahra focused on the local dimensions of geopolitical rivalry and security forces. Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE have, under the guise of...
“We did not know if we would die from bullets of hunger”: Civilian Harm and Local Protection Measures in Yemen
Investigation of patterns of violence against civilians and local coping strategies, based on interviews and information gathering in Al Bayda, Taiz, Shabwah and Al...
A multidimensional approach to restoring state legitimacy in Yemen
Short exploration of the concept of legitimacy in the Yemeni context. Argues that legitimacy must be earned at the local level through the provision of security, basic...