UN Says Fighting in Yemen Has Displaced More Than 200,000 People

More than 200,000 people have been displaced in Yemen by fighting between Houthi forces and government troops, the United Nations said Wednesday.

The UN linked the displacement to the ongoing hostilities between the two sides. The announcement highlights the civilian toll of the fighting.

The brief statement did not specify the period covered by the displacement figure or identify the areas from which people had fled.

It also did not detail where those displaced were seeking shelter or whether they had been able to return home.