Yemen Conflict Displaces Over 100,000 Amid Renewed Violence
Escalating conflict between Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen has led to the displacement of more than 100,000 people, as reported by the UN Refugee Agency. In a recent surge, over 3,400 individuals have fled to Djibouti, escaping renewed fighting and a Houthi offensive.
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More than 100,000 people have been displaced due to escalating conflict in Yemen between Houthi rebels and government forces, according to a UN Refugee Agency report. The UNHCR warned of a potential humanitarian crisis, stating that they need $14 million in funding to address the urgent needs of displaced families, as communities become overstretched. Additionally, over 2,400 individuals have made the perilous journey across the Bab al-Mandeb strait to Djibouti in just four days, mostly comprising women, children, and the elderly.
More than 3,400 people fleeing renewed fighting in Yemen have arrived in Djibouti over just 48 hours, part of a surge that began the previous weekend due to a Houthi offensive capturing strategic locations. Djibouti, a country with a population of fewer than 1.2 million, faces increasing strain on its limited resources as officials prepare to accommodate potentially 10,000 more refugees. As of mid-September, over 85,000 people have been displaced within Yemen, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the conflict.