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Yemenis flee war's return, seek safety in Djibouti
18 Sep
Summary
- Thousands fled homes amid renewed fighting after truce collapsed.
- Displaced families are seeking shelter in camps and crossing to Djibouti.
- Conflict escalation follows wider tensions between Iran and the United States.
The fragile truce in Yemen collapsed this week, triggering a rapid advance by the Houthi group and reigniting civil war on multiple fronts. This has led to the displacement of at least 115,000 people, with many fleeing their homes with minimal possessions.
Families like Rawya Hassan's, originally displaced years ago, have once again been forced to escape fighting, seeking shelter in rudimentary camps. The conflict has escalated significantly, with reports of aerial bombardments and missile attacks. This renewed violence is occurring in the context of wider geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the United States.
Thousands have fled towards government-held areas and across the Red Sea to Djibouti, while others have converged on camps near Aden. Aid workers are distributing essential supplies, but conditions in these camps are harsh, with limited resources. The UN migration agency reports significant internal displacement and an increase in refugees seeking safety abroad, indicating a worsening humanitarian crisis.
