Over 86,000 Displaced in Yemen Since July as Houthi-Government Fighting Intensifies
Source Summary
The UN reports that more than 86,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since July due to fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and government forces. Many displaced persons have fled to refugee camps in government-controlled Aden, while others have crossed into neighbouring Djibouti.
Why it matters
The displacement of over 86,000 people represents a significant humanitarian emergency in Yemen, compounding the country's existing humanitarian crisis.
