The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced on Friday that Yemen has experienced a significant surge in internal displacement, with 112,000 people forced to flee their homes in the past two weeks. This movement of civilians is directly linked to an escalation in military operations along the country’s western coastline, where Houthi forces and troops loyal to the internationally recognized government have engaged in renewed fighting.

In addition to internal displacement, the IOM reported that approximately 3,000 residents have fled the country by sea, crossing the Gulf of Aden to reach Djibouti. While the IOM has provided these figures, the report notes that Djiboutian authorities are currently managing the influx of these arrivals. The situation remains fluid as the conflict continues to disrupt civilian life, forcing thousands to abandon their homes in search of safety. The report highlights the immediate humanitarian strain caused by the rapid escalation of violence in the western region, though specific details regarding the military objectives of the warring parties were not provided in the initial IOM briefing.