UN Says Over 112,000 Displaced by Yemen Fighting, Thousands Cross to Djibouti
The United Nations reports that 22 million people in Yemen now require humanitarian assistance as the conflict intensifies.
The United Nations has reported that more than 112,000 people have been displaced by ongoing fighting in Yemen, with thousands fleeing across the Red Sea to neighboring Djibouti, according to Al Jazeera.
The UN said the escalation of violence has pushed the number of people in Yemen requiring humanitarian aid to 22 million, according to the report.
Al Jazeera did not specify which parties are involved in the latest fighting or provide additional details on the timeline of the displacement in the excerpt reviewed.
Yemen has endured years of conflict that has repeatedly triggered mass displacement and deepened humanitarian needs across the country, according to the report.
This is a developing story, and further details on the causes and consequences of the latest displacement were not immediately available.
Sources
- More than 112,000 displaced by Yemen fighting; thousands flee to Djibouti — Al Jazeera — All
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