New Yemen fighting displaces 290,000, says UN, with pregnant women at risk
Summary
The UN says at least 290,000 people have been displaced in Yemen since fighting intensified in August. Among them are 6,100 pregnant women, including 600 expected to give birth within two weeks; aid groups have reached about 249,000 displaced people with food, hygiene supplies, and emergency cash.Key Facts
- Fighting between forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognized government and Houthi rebels has intensified, especially in Taiz governorate and coastal areas.
- OCHA warned that 65,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Yemen face worsening conditions as services are disrupted and food and fuel prices rise.
- The UN has sent mobile teams and midwives to displacement sites.
- Saudi Arabia’s coalition said it intercepted a drone over the Riyadh region on Saturday and reported no casualties.
- Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree denied that the group had launched drones toward Saudi territory.
- Yemen’s government said the Houthis fired at least three ballistic missiles at the presidential palace in Aden and also targeted Aden International Airport.
- Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan discussed Yemen with U.S., Russian, and European counterparts at a G20 meeting in Atlanta.
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