Thousands of people are fleeing new fighting in Yemen
Renewed fighting in Tais and neighboring provinces is leading to massive refugee movements.
Quick Look
- Thousands of people fled within a day due to renewed fighting in Tais and neighboring provinces.
- According to the IOM, almost 94,000 people were forced to flee in September; the government reports numerous civilian casualties.
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Why It Matters
Renewed fighting in Tais and neighboring provinces is leading to water and food shortages.
Because of the renewed fighting in Yemen, thousands of people have fled their homes in one day.
Khansad Shah, executive director of the aid organization Islamic Relief, which is active in the area, said thousands of families in Tais and neighboring provinces had fled since Sunday due to a lack of water and food. Overall, the fighting in Yemen caused almost 94,000 people to flee, according to estimates by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in September.
According to the internationally recognized government, around 150 civilians have been killed in the fighting since September 3rd alone. In addition, more than 200 civilians were injured.
Open Questions
- Who are the exact parties to the conflict in the new fighting?
