Escalating Conflict in Yemen Drives Thousands to Flee by Sea, Internal Displacement Tops 268,000

Escalating conflict in western Yemen is causing a significant humanitarian crisis, with thousands fleeing by sea to Djibouti and over 268,000 people displaced internally since early September. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that women, children, older people, and those with disabilities face heightened protection risks, and humanitarian access remains constrained. IOM faces a critical funding gap of USD 30 million to provide essential aid.