Thousands of people have fled their homes in Yemen as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advance, with reports of over 2,000 fleeing to Djibouti. The movement of people has intensified in recent days, with some escaping across the Gulf of Aden to the Horn of Africa. The displacement comes as fighting continues between Houthi forces and government troops at key strongholds.
The Houthis have claimed new attacks on Saudi Arabia, escalating tensions in the region. Meanwhile, officials say diplomatic efforts to end the war have stalled, with Iran planning meetings with Gulf Arab states. The conflict, now in its sixth year, has caused widespread suffering, with reports of near-famine conditions before a 2022 ceasefire.
People fleeing the conflict describe a sense of “hysterical panic,” with many fearing the return of the devastating conditions seen before the ceasefire. The situation remains volatile, with no military solution in sight. The humanitarian crisis continues to worsen as the war drags on.
