Renewed fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 112,000 people within the past two weeks, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The escalation of hostilities has also prompted nearly 3,000 Yemenis to flee by sea to neighboring Djibouti, where humanitarian agencies are facing mounting challenges in providing aid.

The IOM reported that many displaced individuals described escaping active shelling and gunfire as they sought safety. Those arriving in Djibouti have often done so on overcrowded boats, with access to food and water severely limited during their journeys. Aid workers on the ground warn that available resources are rapidly depleting, putting additional pressure on humanitarian efforts.

Abdusattor Esoev, Chief of Mission for IOM in Yemen, emphasized the severity of the situation, noting that supplies are critically low and that the organization’s capacity to respond is under strain. The influx of refugees into Djibouti further complicates an already dire humanitarian landscape in the Horn of Africa.

The renewed conflict in Yemen has intensified the country’s ongoing humanitarian crisis, exacerbating displacement and increasing urgent needs for shelter, food, and medical assistance. Humanitarian agencies continue to call for increased international support to address the growing crisis both within Yemen and among displaced populations in neighboring regions.