Tens of thousands homeless in Yemen as fighting escalates, leading to new influx of refugees in Djibouti.

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Published: 2026-09-15
Category: world
Source: Norwegian Refugee Council / OCHA (ReliefWeb)

A severe shelter crisis is unfolding in Yemen, with thousands displaced by renewed fighting, particularly in the southwest. This escalation has led to a growing influx of over 2,500 people fleeing to Djibouti's northern coast, with 1,400 arriving within a 24-hour period. Humanitarian organizations warn that the crisis comes at a critical time for Yemenis, with half the population already facing food insecurity and emergency stocks running low.

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