UN reports that displacement has tripled in Yemen, where conflict intensifies

Galtieri made evaluations at the weekly press conference of the United Nations (UN) Geneva Office.

Drawing attention to the increase in conflicts in some parts of Yemen, Galtieri said, "Displacements on the west coast and Taiz have tripled and approximately 300 thousand people have now had to leave their homes." he said.

Galtieri noted that more than half of the displaced people were women and children, and said that more than 33 percent of the displaced families were led by women in these difficult processes.

Pointing out that as the conflicts intensify, women begin to lose access to the services that are essential for their survival, Galtieri said, "6.2 million women and girls across Yemen lack access to basic protection services." he said.

Yemen has been the scene of a fierce war since the Houthis captured the capital Sanaa and many provinces in September 2014, and then the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia intervened in March 2015 to support the internationally recognized Yemeni government.