UN warns of rising Yemen displacement as thousands flee to Djibouti
Summary
The United Nations warns that fighting in Yemen has caused thousands of people to flee to neighboring Djibouti and has displaced hundreds of thousands inside Yemen. The conflict between Iran-aligned Houthi rebels and government forces has led to a growing humanitarian crisis needing urgent aid funding.Key Facts
- Renewed fighting in Yemen’s Red Sea area has forced many people to leave their homes.
- Over 3,000 people recently fled Yemen by sea to Djibouti, with numbers expected to rise to over 10,000.
- More than 130,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen recently, with this number possibly rising to more than 230,000.
- Before the current violence, over 5.2 million people were already forced to move inside Yemen.
- The conflict involves Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, and the Yemeni government backed by Saudi Arabia.
- About 22 million people in Yemen need humanitarian help due to ongoing war and instability.
- The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) faces a big shortage in funding for aid efforts, with only a small percentage of needed money available.
- UNHCR urgently requires $25 million for Yemen aid and $13.5 million for services in Djibouti for new arrivals.
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