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Escalating Conflict in Yemen Forces Thousands to Flee to Djibouti Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis

As fighting between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed forces escalates in western Yemen, thousands of Yemenis are fleeing the violence and seeking refuge in neighboring Djibouti. Witnesses report a dire situation as civilians, including pregnant women, attempt to escape the conflict, often leaving everything behind. The UN and humanitarian agencies warn that the displacement crisis could worsen, with estimates suggesting that up to 230,000 people may be displaced by the end of the year. Aid organizations are struggling to respond to the urgent needs of displaced families, who are in desperate need of food, shelter, and medical care amid rising hunger and insecurity. Recent reports indicate that more than 130,000 people have already been displaced this month alone, underscoring the growing humanitarian drama as the conflict in Yemen continues to escalate.
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