Escalating Conflict in Yemen Displaces Over 320,000 People Since August

A surge in military escalation across Yemen has displaced more than 320,000 individuals since the beginning of August, with nearly 16,000 people forced from their homes during the first week of November alone, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The IOM’s Displacement Tracking Matrix reported that between November 1 and November 7, 2,655 families—comprising 15,930 individuals—were displaced, bringing the cumulative total since August to 53,468 families, or 320,849 people. The data highlights a deepening humanitarian crisis, with significant movement concentrated in the governorates of Taiz and Lahj.

Lahj recorded the highest influx of displaced families during this period, receiving 1,313 households, primarily in the Tuban, Al-Madaribah wa Al-Arah, and Tur Al-Baha districts. Taiz followed as the second-largest destination, welcoming 716 families, while Aden received 248 households. Internal displacement remains the primary driver of these movements, as families seek safety within their own governorates or neighboring regions.

Conversely, Taiz and Lahj were also the primary points of origin for those fleeing violence. Taiz saw the departure of 1,242 families, while 1,142 households left Lahj. Additionally, the report documented the displacement of 167 families from Hodeidah, with the majority originating from the Hays and Al-Khokha districts.

The IOM also updated its cumulative figures to include an additional 372 families displaced between October 25 and October 31, who were recorded across the governorates of Aden, Al-Dhale'e, Marib, and Abyan. These figures bring the total number of displaced persons in Yemen from January 1 through November 7 to approximately 343,902 individuals across 57,317 families, underscoring the relentless nature of the ongoing conflict.