Yemen Red Sea fighting kills scores and displaces tens of thousands
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-supported government forces over Red Sea coastal heights reportedly killed up to 169 people. UNHCR said more than 130,000 people were displaced this month, with over 3,000 fleeing by boat to Djibouti.
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What happened
Fighting between Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-supported government forces over Red Sea coastal heights reportedly killed up to 169 people. UNHCR said more than 130,000 people were displaced this month, with over 3,000 fleeing by boat to Djibouti.
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- Guardian
- Al Jazeera
- Democracy Now, Sep 22–23, 2026
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