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‘They drove us from our land’: Thousands displaced by Yemen conflict

‘They drove us from our land’: Thousands displaced by Yemen conflict

Summary

Since July, over 86,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen due to fighting between the Iran-supported Houthi rebels and government forces. Many displaced people have moved to refugee camps in the government-controlled city of Aden, while others have left Yemen for nearby Djibouti.

Key Facts

  • More than 86,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since July 2026.
  • The conflict involves Iran-backed Houthi rebels fighting against Yemen’s government forces.
  • Many displaced people have sought shelter in refugee camps in Aden, a city controlled by the Yemeni government.
  • Some displaced people have crossed into Djibouti, a neighboring country.
  • The United Nations provided the data on displacement.
  • The fighting continues to intensify in Yemen, causing more people to leave their homes.
  • The conflict has regional implications involving Iran’s support for the Houthis.
  • Refugee camps and neighboring countries face increased pressure from the rising number of displaced people.
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