The United Nations announced that since the beginning of September 2023, at least 125,000 people have been displaced in Yemen due to escalating clashes between government forces and the Houthis. This international body, in a report published on Monday, referred to the critical humanitarian situation in Yemen and warned of increasing pressure on humanitarian operations.
Statistics on Displaced Persons and Civilian Casualties
According to the UN report, since the beginning of September, at least 18,000 families, equivalent to about 125,000 people, have been displaced from their homes in Yemen. Additionally, in these clashes, 40 civilians have lost their lives, including eight killed and 32 injured during the period from September 1 to 14. Women and children make up half of the fatalities and more than half of the injured.
Pressure on Humanitarian Operations
The United Nations has emphasized that the conflicts in Yemen have forced people to flee their homes and have resulted in increased civilian casualties and pressure on humanitarian operations. This body has urged the warring parties to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law. Furthermore, the UN has called for the facilitation of safe and unhindered access to humanitarian aid to ensure immediate assistance reaches the needy communities.
Recent Developments in Yemen
In recent days, the Houthis have expanded control over the Red Sea coasts of Yemen, including the island of Meyyun in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, amid escalating clashes with government forces. Yemen has been affected by a war since September 2014, which began with the capture of the capital Sana'a and several provinces by the Houthis. This situation led to the intervention of a Saudi-led Arab coalition in March 2015 in support of the Yemeni government.
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