More than 100,000 flee fighting in Yemen: UN

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Flaring fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen has displaced more than 100,000 people inside the country, while thousands more have fled abroad, the United Nations said Tuesday.

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  • Flaring fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen has displaced more than 100,000 people inside the country, while thousands more have fled abroad, the United Nations said Tuesday.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:00:13 UTC.

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  1. EU plans new firefighting fleet after deadly summer heat wave

  2. Taiz camps overflow with Yemenis fleeing fighting after Houthi offensive

  3. Djibouti on alert as people flee Yemen after Houthi takeover of Mayyun

  4. More than 100,000 flee fighting in Yemen: UN

  5. Djibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country

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