Tens of thousands flee as Iran-backed rebels draw Yemen into the wider war

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   Houthi Advance Triggers Mass Displacement in Yemen

   At least 112,000 people have fled their homes as Iran-backed Houthi rebels advance, reigniting war in Yemen. Displaced civilians describe terrifying journeys marked by widespread gunfire, with thousands crossing into Djibouti. The escalation has worsened the humanitarian crisis for children and forced families to abandon all possessions. This movement reflects a broader shift as Yemen is drawn further into a wider regional conflict.

   Why it matters

   The Houthi rebels are backed by Iran. Their current military push is expanding the scope of the Yemeni conflict into a larger regional war.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran-backed rebels are drawing Yemen into a wider war.
   • Thousands of displaced Yemenis have fled to Djibouti.
   • Tens of thousands of people have fled their homes due to the Houthi advance.

   Still unconfirmed

   • 125,000 people have been displaced as war reignites in Yemen.
   • More than 112,000 people have been displaced by Yemen fighting.
   • The crisis for children in Yemen is worsening.

   What to watch next

   • Confirmation of total displacement figures across all provinces
   • Official response from Djibouti regarding the influx of refugees
   • Evidence of further Iranian military support for the Houthi advance
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. The Guardian — ‘We left everything behind’: 125,000 people displaced as war reignites in Yemen
   2. vaticannews.va — Crisis worsens for children in Yemen
   3. AP News — Tens of thousands flee as Iran-backed rebels draw Yemen into the wider war
   4. Reuters — Barefoot and terrified, Yemenis flee the Houthi advance
   5. africanews.com — 'Gunfire everywhere': Displaced Yemenis describe terrifying journey to Djibouti
   6. Al Jazeera — More than 112,000 displaced by Yemen fighting; thousands flee to Djibouti
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