Escalating Violence in Yemen Leads to Mass Displacement
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International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Yemen
September 21, 2026
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Nearly 130,000 people have been displaced across seven governorates in Yemen. The displacement is driven by Houthi rebel advances and ongoing conflict. IOM is providing emergency assistance to the displaced.
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