UN: Over 86,000 displaced in Yemen since July amid Houthi escalation
The UN warns of rising displacement in Yemen as Houthi escalation continues in the western coast and southern Taiz regions.
Key Takeaways
AIThe International Organization for Migration, part of the United Nations, has warned of a worsening displacement crisis in Yemen as fighting intensifies along the western coast and in southern Taiz.
The organization reported that at least 86,000 people have been forced to flee their homes since July, according to its displacement tracking data.
It added that the number of displaced persons has recently doubled, with entire families often fleeing at night in search of safer areas.
The organization also noted that continued military escalation is expanding the scope of displacement, further complicating the humanitarian situation in these regions.