UN predicts 230000 displaced in Yemen
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees anticipates the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Yemen to rise from 130,000 to around 230,000 in the coming months due to renewed fighting between the Houthis, supported by Iran, and the Yemeni government forces. The Houthis' expanded control over areas, including the western coast and Bab al-Mandab, has led to increased displacement, with more than 3,000 refugees reaching Djibouti in just one week. There are expectations that the number will rise significantly after April, especially with improved weather conditions and the strategic importance of crossing the Red Sea. The organization is calling for urgent humanitarian aid, as only 18% of the required funding has been delivered so far. It needs 25 million dollars to meet the needs of 231,000 people, amid ongoing funding shortages and relief efforts.
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