A surge of displaced Yemenis—nearly 3,700—has reached Djibouti as fighting between Houthi rebels intensifies, while the United Nations reports that three-quarters of families in affected regions are now facing acute food shortages. The escalating conflict has deepened humanitarian crises, leaving vulnerable populations without reliable access to basic necessities. Aid agencies warn that the situation could worsen without immediate intervention, as displacement and violence disrupt critical supply chains. The UN’s latest assessment highlights the growing risk of famine in areas already strained by years of war.


With 3,700 fleeing to Djibouti amid Houthi clashes, the UN warns three in four families in parts of Yemen face hunger.