117 Journalists Displaced From Yemen's Western Coast Amid Escalation, Report Says

At least 117 journalists have been displaced from Yemen's western coastal region amid a military escalation, according to a report by the Media Freedoms Observatory, an organization that monitors press freedom in the country.

The report said the journalists fled the port city of Mokha as Houthi forces advanced in the area, according to Anadolu Agency, which cited the observatory's findings.

According to the report, the displaced media workers left amid fears of detention as Houthi forces gained ground on Yemen's western coast.

Yemen has been engulfed in conflict for years, with the Houthi movement controlling large parts of the country including the capital Sanaa, while internationally recognized government forces and allied groups hold other regions, including sections of the western coastline.

The Media Freedoms Observatory has previously documented cases of journalists facing detention, harassment and restrictions on their work in areas under Houthi control, according to Anadolu Agency.

Further details on the specific circumstances of the displacement, the current whereabouts of the journalists, or the scale of the military escalation referenced in the report were not immediately available.