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Houthis' escalation worsens Yemen refugee crisis
The escalation of military actions carried out by the Houthi group in Yemen has led to widespread displacement waves. Continuous shelling, aerial strikes, and blockades have forced many families to leave their homes against their will, especially in the governorates of Al Hudaydah and Marib. To date, more than 11,928 individuals from 1,988 families have been displaced since the beginning of the year, with a recent surge in displacement numbers—the highest weekly displacement rates since 2023 began. This comes amid a worsening humanitarian and economic situation, as the Houthis' targeting of civilian areas and infrastructure has exacerbated suffering. Hundreds of families are experiencing increased hardship and exhaustion due to the destruction of homes and shortages of supplies. UN warnings indicate that the ongoing escalation could worsen the humanitarian crisis, especially with continued funding shortages, declining humanitarian aid, and increased difficulties in relief operations, along with harassment of humanitarian workers. Reports suggest that the continued activities of the Houthi group may double displacement waves and deepen the food and living crises for millions of Yemenis in the coming months.
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