More than 100,000 displaced as Yemen conflict intensifies
The UN refugee agency says renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 100,000 people, while thousands have fled by sea to Djibouti.
Sanaa, Yemen. More than 100,000 people have been internally displaced by renewed conflict in Yemen, while thousands more have fled by sea to Djibouti, the UN refugee agency said on Tuesday.
Humanitarian access
UNHCR said humanitarian access remained a major challenge, with insecurity, damaged roads, telecommunications disruptions and movement restrictions affecting operations.
Military escalation
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have intensified attacks on Saudi cities and energy infrastructure while advancing along Yemen’s Red Sea coast towards the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key shipping route.
In response to the Houthi offensive, Saudi and Yemeni air forces have bombarded Houthi targets.
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