Thousands Displaced in Yemen Conflict, UN Reports
Summary
Thousands of people have been displaced in Yemen as fighting between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government troops intensifies. The UN says the number has surged to at least 46,000, with aid deliveries increasingly difficult as the conflict spreads.
Key Points
- The United Nations says at least 46,000 people have been displaced in Yemen as fighting escalates.
- Houthi forces have captured the Red Sea port of Mocha and an island in the Bab al-Mandab strait, while Saudi Arabia has launched airstrikes.
- The International Organization for Migration warned that displacement is rising rapidly across western coastal and Taiz regions.
- IOM chief Amy Pope urged immediate safe access for humanitarian aid and protection for civilians and aid workers.
