More than 2,000 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti after Houthi rebels captured key port cities and islands in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to the International Organization for Migration. The movement of civilians has been driven by fears of renewed civil war, as the Houthis expanded their control over strategic locations.
The Hanish archipelago fell under Houthi control after government-allied forces withdrew, increasing their grip on the region. Over 80,000 people have been displaced in recent weeks, as fighting intensified along the Red Sea coastline. Yemen’s internationally recognized government has vowed to regroup and counter the advances.
In Taiz, government forces launched attacks to regain lost territory, signaling a shift in military strategy. Meanwhile, displaced families continue to arrive in Aden, seeking shelter amid the escalating conflict. The situation remains volatile, with humanitarian concerns growing as the conflict threatens to worsen.
Oman has postponed talks with Iran and Gulf states, citing the need for consensus on regional security. The ongoing conflict continues to disrupt lives, with civilians caught in the crossfire of escalating tensions.
