UN warns of sharply worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen as fighting displaces over 200,000

A senior UN humanitarian official warned the Security Council that Yemen's humanitarian crisis has "sharply worsened" due to renewed fighting, displacing over 200,000 people since early August 2026. This marks the highest level of new displacement since the 2022 truce, with families facing depleted savings, lost livelihoods, and few options for safety. The UN Special Envoy for Yemen also stated that Yemen has slid back into full-scale war, with hostilities spreading across multiple frontlines.