Humanitarian crisis in Yemen as conflict intensifies
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UNHCR, Yemen civilians
Yemen, Djibouti
September 15, 2026
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Over 100,000 people displaced in Yemen due to fighting between Houthis and government forces. Thousands are fleeing across the Bab al-Mandeb strait to Djibouti.
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