More than 100,000 displaced as they flee violence in Yemen: UN

Thousands making risky maritime journey to Djibouti as conflict between Yemen gov’t and Houthis intensifies.Published On 15 Sep 202615 Sep 2026More than 100,000 people have been forced to flee the conflict in Yemen between the Houthi rebels and forces loyal to the internationally recognised government, according to the United Nations.The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said in a statement issued on Tuesday that the rapidly escalating hostilities along Yemen’s western coast have displaced more than 100,000 people inside the country, and forced thousands more to risk the dangerous journey across the Bab al-Mandeb strait to reach Djibouti in search of safety.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Thousands flee to Djibouti amid renewed Yemen fightinglist 2 of 3Renewed fighting worsens Yemen’s humanitarian crisislist 3 of 3Inside the Houthis’ expanding war economy in Yemenend of listThe UNHCR statement warned that the violence threatens to trigger a humanitarian crisis, as more people are displaced, pressuring communities with limited resources.The agency said it requires an estimated $14m in new funding to meet the immediate needs of displaced families inside Yemen, with additional s...