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The Republic of Yemen
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
The Agricultural Services Sector
The General Administration- Extension and Media
Preliminary Results of
Direct Damages to the Agricultural Sector in the
The Republic of Yemen
Due to the Saudi-USA Air Strikes
From July 1, 2015 to October 10, 2015
Working Team
Supervision and Follow-up
Engineer Majid Hashim al-Mutawakil Dr. Muhammad Yahya al-Ghishim
Engineer agronomist Salah Al-Mishrifi Acting Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation
Mr Fahid al-Junid
Deputy, Agricultural Services Sector
Mr Mazin Mahram
Mr Nabil Shams al-Deen
October 31, 2015
Introduction
The Saudi-USA systematic and ongoing war launched against Yemen since March 26, 2015 under the pretense of re-establishing legitimacy was no more than a war against the Yemeni citizens and their sources of living in an attempt to subject and humiliate them. A stark example of their implicit intentions is their targeting of the agricultural sector with the most deadly weapons to both human beings and the environment. The air-bombardment of grain and vegetable markets, export centers, poultry farms, plant nurseries, grain siloes, refrigerating facilities, seed- and seedling-distributing centers, agricultural accessories factories, roads, and greenhouses is a violation of regional and UN conventions, of neighborly relations, of the ties of blood and history, and the teachings of Islam.
The agriculture sector is the most important economic sector in Yemen and is the main source of income for more than 50% of the working force, and the source of living for 70% of the population. Yet, it is the most targeted sector.
This report is a record of all the damages to this sectorwhich the working team managed to monitor in co-operation with the agricultural extension offices operating throughout the country and their review of the media reports.
It is important to note that it is difficult to obtain information on damages to agricultural sector in conflict areas, such as Ma’rib, Ta`iz, Hadramaut, parts of the Governorates of Hajja, Abyan, Shabwa, and al-Dhali`, owing to deteriorating security and to the nonexistence of communication and transportation facilities. However, the team is still working to obtain information from these areas.
The Saudi Arabia-USA Aggression and Blockade
on Yemen
Preliminary Results of Direct Damages to the Agricultural Sector during the period from July 1, to October 31, 2015 in Yemeni Governorates
The Governorate of Sa`dah
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Poultry farm
Saqeen
July 2nd
One
Wadi Namla Bridge
Razih
July 6th
One
Hectares of farm land
Shada, Sahhar
July
Several
`Akwan Bridge
July 8th
Several
Al-`Atfeen village-market
Kitaf
July 8th
Several
Several different farms
Razih
July 26
One
Farms in Tarhad
Saqeen
July 26
Several
Several flocks of cattle
Several Governorates
July 28
Several
The Agricultural Credit Bank
Sa`dah
July 29
One
The Agricultural and Irrigation Office
Sa`dah
July 30
One
Water retention structure
Bani Mu`een
Aug. 2
One
Destruction of three farms in al-Mutee`
Sahhar
Aug. 4
Several
Destruction of six farms in al-Mahsama
Al-Malahiz
Aug. 5
One
Destruction of two farms in al-Sayfi
Sahhar
Aug. 7
Several
Destruction of 7 farms in Bani Sayyah
Razih
Aug. 12
Several
Destruction of 9 farms in Bani Sayyah
Razih
Aug. 13
One
Destruction of 9 farms in Bani Sayyah
Razih
Aug. 16
Several
Direct attack on 22 farms
Different areas
Aug. 17
One each
Flocks of sheep
Al-Zahir
Aug. 17
Several
Hectares of different farms
Baqim
Aug.29
One
Destruction of farms and property
Munabbih
Sept. 5
Several
Farms and agricultural land
Maran and Baqim
Sept. 5
Several
Several farms
Baqim
Sept. 6
Several
Mafarq al-Talh village-market
Sa`dah
Sept. 6
Several
Destruction of `Ayda `Ayshan farms
Kitaf
Sept. 6
Several
Destruction of the farms of al-`Iyal area in al-`Atfeen.
Kitaf
Sept. 6
Several
Destruction of several farms
Heedan and al-Zahir
Sept. 9
Several
Destruction of several farms in Amlah valley
Kitaf
Sept. 9
Several
The main road in Yasnim area
Baqim
Sept. 19
One
A village-market in Al Muqni`
Munabbih
Sept. 19
One
Several cattle flocks and farms
Munabbih
Sept. 20
One
A local market in Al Muqni`; second time
Munabbih
Sept. 21
Several
A Friday market in Bin Fadil
Heedan
Sept. 21
Several
A local market in al-Munqni`, third time
Manbah
Oct. 2
One
A local market
Marran
Oct. 3
One
Several village-markets and farms in various areas
Muran, al-Mahadhir
Oct. 4
Several
Houses and flocks in Jum`a Bani Bahir
Saqeen
Oct. 4
Several
A market in Sha`ara
Razih
Oct. 4
One
Four village-markets in al-Mahadhir, Sharaf, Al Muqni`, and Jum`a Bani Bahar
Saqeen
Oct. 4
Several
Destruction of privately-owned farms
Al `Ammar
Oct. 6
One
30 water tanks and pumps
Different areas
October
One each
Several farms
Razih, Heedan
Oct. 8
One
A farmer’s house and the death of all the family members
Razih
Oct. 8
Several
Road in Al-Rakwa area
Majaz
Oct. 9
Several
The Baqim Bridge
Baqim
Oct. 10
One
A village-market in Heedan, the destruction of several shops
Heedan
Oct. 11
One
A grain mill and motor
Razih
Oct. 22
One
Complete destruction of the market of Heedan and water pump and agricultural goods sops and three petrol stations
Heedan
Oct. 23
Several
A second bombardment of the market in Heedan, the destruction of shops
Heedan
Oct. 24
Several
The Baqim Bridge for the second time
Baqim
Oct. 25
Several
The Heedan village-market once more
Heedan
Oct. 27
Several
The City of Sanaa and The Greater Sanaa Municipality
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Destruction of ex-President Saleh’s farm
Sanhan
July 13
Several
Wa`lan agricultural complex: including six buildings, a pump, a generator, and stone-walls
Bilad al-Rus
Aug. 14
Six
Poultry Farm in Wa`lan
Bilad al-Rus
Aug. 20
Several
Poultry Farm in Al-Raqqa area
Hamdan
Sept. 5
One
Destruction of Wa`lan market
Bilad al-Rus
Sept. 14
One
Plastic and agricultural supplies factory
The Greater Municipality of Sanaa
Sept. 14
One
Wa`lan agricultural complex for the second time
Bilad al-Rus
Sept. 20
Several
Tourist facilities in the baths of al-Jarif
Bilad al-Rus
Sept. 21
Several
11 Poultry farms in various area, death of 30,000 chickens
Bilad al-Rus
September
Several
The destruction and burning of vineyards
Bani Hushaysh
Sept. 25
One
Destruction of 5 wells and pumps
Several Districts
September
Several
Water diversion structure
Bani Hushaysh
Oct.3
One
`Asfara Bridge
Bani Matar
Oct. 3
Several
A farm in Rimat Hameed
Sanhan
Oct. 3
Several
Al-Sahman Bridge in Jahana area
Khawlan
Oct. 3
Several
Poultry farm in Raham village
Sanhan
Oct. 7
One
Farm lands in `Amad village
Sanhan
Oct. 8
Several
Farm lands in al-Watada/al-A`rush
Khawlan
Oct. 10
One
A tomato farm in Shi`an area
Sanhan
Oct. 20
One
A vineyard in Husn `Afash area
Sanhan
Oct. 20
Several
The meadows of al-Shurfa, Rajam, and al-Saqif
Bani Hushaysh
Oct. 21
Several
The Hudhayfa mountain-pass
Bani Hushaysh
Oct. 23
One
A farm in Rimat Hameed
Sanhan
Oct. 26
Several
A privately-owned farm in Shamlan
The Greater Municipality of Sanaa/ Shamlan
Oct. 26
One
Aden and Lahij Governorates
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Destruction of the agricultural and irrigation office
Aden
July
One
The post-harvest transactions center
Lahajj
July
One
Looting the buildings, storage, and workshops of Water and Soil Preservation Project
Lahajj
July
Looting
Looting the agricultural office of Lahajj Governorate, and theft of two cars
Lahajj
July
Looting
The livestock market of al-Fayush
Al-Fayush, Lahajj
July 6
Several
Looting the technical secretariat office of Tibin delta
Tibin
July
Looting
Crop siloes for the second time
Aden
July
Several
The center for improving breeds and seeds
Lahajj
July
One
Looting the Agricultural and Irrigation Office
Lahajj
July
Looting
The total destruction of Khalid Hassan Salih’s farm in al-Wahat area, including a well, a generator, a pump, and trees.
Tibin
July
Several
5 sprinkler motors, 10 plastic water tanks, 5 metal water tanks, 2 agricultural supplies shops, 3 generators and 3 submersible pumps in different areas
Lahajj
Different dates
Several
Destruction and looting the central plant nursery and all its seedlings
Lahajj
August
Looting
The total destruction of the state farm (Mujahid)
Lahajj
August
One
The rental center in Sabir: buildings and machinery
Lahajj
August
Several
Destruction of crops in 1,500 hectares of agricultural land, 26 water pumps, 4 wells, and 15 modern irrigation systems
Lahajj
Different
Dates
Several
The perishing of more than 10,000 head of cattle, sheep and goats due to air strikes and combat in different areas
Lahajj
Different
Dates
Several
The perishing of more than 10,000 chickens due to air-strikes and combat in different areas
Lahajj
Different
Dates
Several
The perishing of more than 10,000 bee-hives due to air strikes and combat
Lahajj
Different
Dates
Several
Al-Hudayda Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Town-Market
Zabid
July 12
One
Al-`Atawi Farm
Bayt al-Faqih
July 15
Several
The Red Sea Mills, a second time
Al-Hudayda
July
Several
Palm grove in al-Ta’if area
Al-Drahimi
July 26
One
Palm grove in Bayt al-Qubaisi
Al-Drahimi
Aug. 8
One
Palm grove in al-Ta’if area, second time
Al-Drahimi
Aug. 10
Several
The headquarters of the Tihama Development Authority, its employees’ housing complex, the research laboratory, the regional center for agricultural training, hangars and storage buildings.
Al-Hudayda
Aug. 18
Several
The market of Al-Dahi District
Al-Dahi
Aug. 19
One
Bayt al-Faqih market
Bayt al-Faqih
Aug. 25
One
Gas station
Bayt al-Faqih
Aug. 29
One
Several private farms
Al-Khaukha, Zabid
Sept. 13
Several
A flock of cows
Surdud
Sept. 13
One
The headquarters of the Tihama Development Authority, a second time
Al-Hudayda
Oct. 4
Several
The Spate-flood Irrigation Networks Complex in Waqir
Wadi Siham
Oct. 5
Several
A farm in Wadi al-Siham
Wadi Siham
Oct. 5
One
Munif `Abdul Jalil’s Farm
Al-Marawi`at
Oct. 6
One
Muhammad Al-Qadimi’s Farm
Al-Khaukha
Oct. 6
One
Wadi Siham Project camp
Al-Marawi`at
Oct. 6
Several
A farm
Al-Khaukha
Oct. 7
One
The total destruction of Munif `Abdul Jalil’s farm
Al-Marawi`at
Oct. 8
Several
A farm and a rural tourist resort
Al-Tahita
Oct. 9
Several
Farms nearby Abu Musa al-Ash`ari Camp
Al-Khaukha
Oct. 9
Several
The total destruction al-Shahari farm
Al-Khaukha
Oct. 11
Several
Wadi Surdud Bridge
Surdud
Oct. 29
Several
Ma’rib Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Attacking the ancient Ma’rib Dam for a sixth time
Al-Sadd
Aug. 5
Several
The destruction of one kilometre and a half of the main irrigation canals of Ma’rib Dam
Al-Sadd
August
Several
Several farms and agricultural land
Al-Ashraf, Al-Faw, Sirwah
September
Several
A truck loaded with vegetables
Al-Jad`an
Sept. 6
One
A popular market
Sirwah
Sept. 18
One
A farm of a citizen in the al-Ashraf area
Al-Ashraf
Sept. 26
Several
A truck loaded with fire wood and the death of its driver.
Ma’rib road
Oct. 7
One
Sirwah central market
Sirwah
Oct.8
Several
A market in Sirwah
Sirwah
Oct. 23
One
The Sanaa-Ma’rib road
Ma’rib
Oct. 24
One
13 wells with their pumps
Several districts
September
Several
3,000 hectares of agricultural land
Several districts
Different dates
Several
4,000 bee hives and the death of 8 bee keepers
Several districts
Different dates
Several
30 electric generators owned by farmers who depend on the Ma`rib dam for the irrigation of their farms
Al-Sadd
Different dates
Several
22 hectares of land cultivated with onion
Several districts
Different dates
Several
7 metal rainwater-harvesting tanks of 50 cubic meter capacity each
Several districts
Different dates
Several
The perishing of 1600 head of sheep and 38 cows as a result of bombing and fighting
Several districts
Different dates
Several
Hajja Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Nasim Hamid Kashmim’s farm
Miydi
Aug. 17
Several
Al-Hamadani’s farm in Bani Hasan area
`Abs
Aug. 29
Several
Several farms in al-Jar area
`Abs
Sept. 5
Several
Farms in Bani Hasan area
Mistaba’
Sept. 5
Several
Several farms and trees in al-Khamis area
`Abs
Sept. 10
Several
Wadi Sharas Bridge
Sharas
Sept. 13
Several
Destruction of 20,000 hectares of farms with their irrigation systems
Harad
Different dates
Several
200 head of cattle and 2,000 head of sheep and goats
Harad
Different dates
Several
More than 20,000 bee hives
Harad
Different dates
Several
Farms and agricultural land in Wadi Sharas
Sharas
Sept. 23
Several
Wadi Sharas Bridge, second time
Sharas
Sept. 23
Several
Gas station and water pump in al-Ziyh area
Al-Mahabisha
Oct. 14
Several
Agricultural land in Wadi Huqba
Mibyan
Oct. 25
Several
Shafar central market, including hangars, gas station, and workshops
`Abs
Oct. 26
Several
The Agricultural and Irrigation Branch Office
Mistaba
Oct. 26
One
A stable of camels, horses and sheep in al-Jar area
`Abs
Oct. 26
One
Ta`iz Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Poultry farm
Al-Rahida
Sept. 4
One
Wadi Risyan bridge
Dimnat Khadir
September
One
Wadi Sannah bridge
Dimnat Khadir
September
Several
Agricultural land and farms all along Wadi Dabab
Al-Wazi`ya
Oct.4
One
Ta`iz-Aden road
Al-Makha
Oct. 7
One
A truck loaded with chickens; death of the driver
Al-Wazi`iya
Oct. 7
Several
A number of farms attacked with phosphorus bombs
Al-Makha’
Oct. 7
One
Al-Makha’ market, the death of six people
Al-Makha’
Oct. 8
One
Farms in different areas
Al-Makha’
Oct. 9
One
Destruction and complete burning of farms in different areas; targeting shepherds in al-Harifiya village
Bab al-Mandab
Oct. 10
One
Al-Makha-Aden road for a second time
Al-Makha’
Oct. 20
Several
A commercial station
Al-Makha’
Oct. 20
Several
Pastures and agricultural terraces in the area of al-Tamar
Dhabab, al-Wazi`iya
Oct. 24
Several
Al-Makha’ coastal road
Al-Makha’
Oct. 25
Several
`Amran Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Grain market and 2 well pumps
`Amran
July 6
Several
Gas Station in Wadi Khiywan
Huth
July 8
One
A popular market
Harf Sufyan
July 8
One
A truck loaded with cattle
Harf Sufyan
July 8
One
Al-Qifla-al-‘Isha road
Al-Qifla
Sept. 14
One
A dam in al-Masakin area
Al-Madan
Sept. 14
One
5 bridges on the main road linking Huth District with al-`Isha, al-Qifla, ‘Ahim and Harad
Several Districts
Sept. 15
Several
A village market in al-Sukaybat area
Qaflat `Adhar
Sept. 22
One
A village market in al-Sukaybat area
Qaflat `Adhar
Sept. 25
One
A village market in al-Sukaybat area
Qaflat `Adhar
Oct. 4
One
A vegetable market in Jub Qa` al-Bawn
`Amran
Oct. 12
One
Al-Mahwait Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Al-Qaysh-Wadi Sard bridge, and the death of a shepherd
Al-Rajam
Sept. 14
One
A lorry carrying food supplies
Al-Mahwait
Sept. 14
One
A bridge
Bani Sa`d
Sept. 14
Several
Maqhalah Bridge
Bani ‘Ali
Sept. 15
One
Al-Khazfa Bridge
Bani Sa`d
Sept. 15
One
A farm in Bani al-Shuwayshi area
Bani Sa`d
Sept. 15
Several
Flood tunnel in al-Qita` area
Al-Mahwait
Sept. 15
One
Al-Mahwait-Al-Qanawis Road
Al-Mahwait
Sept. 15
One
A water-retention structure in Rajam area
Al-Rajm
Sept. 16
One
Zahham bridge for the second time
Al-Rajm
Sept. 19
One
Al-Mahwait-Sanaa bridge for the second time
Al-Mahwait
Sept. 20
Several
Dhamar Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
A flock of sheep
Darwan ’Anas
July 24
One
Grain- and potato- seeds stores owned by The Yemeni Economic Institution for a second time
Jahran
Aug. 1
Several
The headquarters of the Rural Growth Project (formerly Co-operative Rural Development); the furniture, the stores and two cars were completely destroyed
Dhamar
Sept. 15
Several
The extension complex in the city of al-Sharq, including a plant nursery and the employees’ housing.
Al-Sharq mountain
Sept. 9
Several
Several hectares of agricultural land in ‘Amad and Dhi Sahar areas
Dhamar, ‘Ans
During September
Several
A horse and cow farm in Rasaba
Jahran
Oct. 7
Several
Ibb Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
The Ibb-Al-Dali‘ road
Al-Siyra
Aug. 7
Several
The Zoo
Ibb
Aug. 22
Several
A flocks of sheep and agricultural crops in Bait al-Shami area
Al-Sada
Sept. 6
Several
Agricultural land
Yarim
Sept. 6
Several
Poultry farm
Yarim
Sept. 7
One
Gas station
Al-Suhul
Sept. 29
One
Shabwa Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Blowing up the gate of the provincial Agriculture and Irrigation Office, causing damage to all the buildings in the complex, followed by looting of the office furniture and contents
`Ataq
August 15
Car bomb
Looting the contents of complexes and agricultural extension centers in several districts
Several districts
Aug. 20
Looting
The central wholesale vegetable and fruit market
`Ataq
Aug. 22
Several air strikes
Tens of hectares of cultivated fields
Bayhan
August
Several air strikes
Al-Jawf Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Veterinary drug store
Al-Hazm
Aug. 29
One
A village market
Al-Hazm
Aug. 29
One
A flock of livestock
Al-Marashi
August
One
Gas station
Al-Mutun
Oct. 7
Several
Abyan Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
Total and partial destruction of 20 poultry farms
Khanfar, Zinjibar, Ahwar, Loudir
Different dates
Several air-strikes and battles
20,000 head of sheep, 15,000 head of goats, 70 cows and 25 camels were killed or taken
All Districts
Different dates
Looting, battles
Hundreds of hectares of land cultivated with coffee, fruit and vegetables
All Districts
Different dates
Several air-strikes and battles
Al-Dali` Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
The bridge of Damt city
Al-Dali‘
Sept. 5
Several
Raima Governorate
Targets and/or Damages
Districts
Dates
Number of Air Strikes
The destruction of the Agriculture and Irrigation Office when the government complex was targeted
Al-Jabiyn
Sept. 29
Several