Battle of Port Midi

Part of Yemeni Civil War (2015–present) and
the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen

Date

Main Battle: 19 December 2015 – 23 January 2016
Insurgency: Late January 2016 - present (Only some attacks, Midi still under loyalist occupation, conflict spreads in the rest of Hajjah region)

Location

Midi District, Hajjah Governorate, Yemen

Result

Hadi/Coalition victory

Port of Midi captured by Hadi loyalists
Continued insurgency
Conflict spreads in the rest of Hajjah region

Belligerents

Yemen (Houthi government)

Houthi fighters
Security Forces (pro-Saleh)
Popular Committees (pro-Houthis)
Republican Guard

Yemen (Hadi government)

Southern Movement
Saudi Arabia

Special Forces

Commanders and leaders

Unknown

Unknown pro-Hadi commander †

General Yehia al-Khayati (DOW)

Suleiman Mukhit †

Casualties and losses

Unknown

20+

78-129 civilians killed, and 100+ injured all around the Hajjah governorate

Hadi/Coalition victory

Yemen (Houthi government)

Yemen (Hadi government)

Southern Movement
Saudi Arabia

The battle of Port Midi refers to a battle between the Saudi coalition backed Hadi loyalists, and the Houthi government. Throughout the port is seized by the Hadi loyalists, the Houthi fighters along with the popular committed have managed to conduct some attacks in Midi area. The conflict also spillovers in the rest of the Hajjah region. On 26 January 2017, Hadi loyalists have extended their control to Harad District in Hajjah Region.

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