Escalation of Houthi rebel advance in Yemen and refugee crisis
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Houthi rebels, IOM, Yemeni civilians
Yemen, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Djibouti
September 12, 2026
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Houthi rebels captured the port city of Mokha and Mayun island. At least 76,000 people have been displaced since July due to fighting. 1,400 refugees arrived in Djibouti within 24 hours. The advance threatens shipping lanes in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
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