The UN reported that approximately 16 thousand more people were displaced in Yemen in a week

Zoe Brennan, Spokesperson of the United Nations (UN) International Organization for Migration (IOM), reported that approximately 16 thousand more people were displaced in Yemen in a week, and said, "Thus, the total number of people who experienced displacement at least once in 2026 in Yemen exceeded 343 thousand." he said.

Brennan made evaluations at the weekly press conference of the UN Geneva Office.

Stating that there were significant displacement events in Yemen in November, Brennan noted that approximately 16 thousand more people were displaced within a week.

"Thus, the total number of people who experienced displacement at least once in Yemen in 2026 exceeded 343 thousand," said Brennan. he said.

While the conflicts between government forces and the Houthis in Yemen have increased recently, the Iran-backed Houthis are targeting Saudi Arabia with ballistic missiles and UAVs, claiming that they are being attacked.