International Organization for Migration: Over 217,000 people displaced due to escalating fighting in Yemen.
- Over 217,000 people displaced in Yemen due to escalating fighting.
- Taiz Governorate is the most affected, with 55% of the displaced population.
- Jabal Habashi, Al-Mafer, and Al-Shamayatain districts are severely impacted.
- Access to displacement sites is hindered by ongoing conflict, affecting humanitarian aid delivery.
The International Organization for Migration has reported a significant increase in the number of displaced individuals in Yemen due to escalating combat activities, now exceeding 217,000 people, according to a recent report dated October 12.
The organization noted that the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) recorded the displacement of 217,303 individuals, representing 36,216 families. It highlighted that Taiz Governorate ranks as the most affected area, accounting for 55% of the total displaced population.
Taiz: The Most Affected
The report indicated that the districts of:
- Jabal Habashi (32,346 individuals)
- Al-Mafer (31,230 individuals)
- Al-Shamayatain (24,942 individuals)
are the most impacted, having also experienced the fiercest combat in recent days.
Other Affected Governorates
According to the organization, Lahij Governorate follows in second place with 45,390 displaced individuals, while Aden comes next with 26,112 displaced individuals.
Challenges in Reaching Displacement Sites
The organization pointed out that it faces significant challenges in accessing most displacement sites due to the ongoing conflict, which hampers assessment operations and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
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