Escalation of conflict in Yemen and regional humanitarian crisis
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UN Security Council, Houthis, Saudi-backed Government forces
Yemen, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti
October 9, 2026
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The UN Security Council discussed the escalating 12-year war in Yemen. Houthi offensives and cross-border strikes have intensified, leading to over 200,000 new displacements. Djibouti faces overlapping emergencies due to refugee influxes and migrant movements.
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