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Houthi Economic Blockade Affects Aden Port
United Nations reports indicate that the Houthi group accuses its forces of subjecting the Hodeidah port to a comprehensive siege. However, in reality, they are systematically imposing an economic blockade on southern ports, especially Aden, in order to suffocate the resources of the legitimate government. Data show that ports such as Hodeidah, Salif, and Rass Issa have received over 73 million tons of food and fuel since 2016, with rapid issuance of permits for ships, which contradicts the notion of a maritime siege. Conversely, the group has imposed exorbitant fees and restrictions on imports into Aden, leading to a significant decline in its imports by 61% between 2023 and 2024. Meanwhile, imports through northern ports have increased by 81%. Additionally, the group has seized port revenues and customs funds, deprived employees of their salaries, and directed resources to fund its military operations and market monopolies. The share of Aden port in national imports has decreased to 36% compared to 60% for northern ports. Reports confirm that the real blockade is economic, not maritime, aimed at draining the legitimate government's resources, exerting economic control over the ports to finance their operations, and expanding their influence.
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