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More than 200,000 people displaced by Yemen fighting: UN agency

By Alex MacDonald · Published by Everything Blog

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The International Organization for Migration reported that over 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since fighting resumed, with nearly all of the displaced people, 197,755, arriving since early September. This crisis highlights the severe humanitarian impact of the conflict.

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The conflict has displaced over 200,000 people in Yemen.: The conflict has displaced over 200,000 people in Yemen.
Nearly all displaced people have arrived since early September.: Nearly all displaced people have arrived since early September.
The humanitarian crisis has affected millions of Yemeni citizens.: The humanitarian crisis has affected millions of Yemeni citizens.

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More than 200,000 people displaced by Yemen fighting: UN agency

7 October 2026 14:06 BST

More than 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since fighting resumed between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed internationally recognised government, a UN agency said Wednesday.

"A total of 201,217 people have been forced from their homes in Yemen since fighting started," said the International Organization for Migration. Nearly all of them, 197,755, have been displaced since early September, it added.

Reporting by AFP

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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