Thousands Displaced in Yemen Conflict, UN Reports

Kathmandu. The United Nations reported on Friday that thousands of people have been displaced from their homes due to the escalation of fighting in Yemen last week. The UN stated that this number has more than doubled in a few days.

The Iran-backed Houthis, who have controlled large parts of northern Yemen for years, launched a major offensive last week against the Saudi-backed government forces. They have achieved one victory after another, and hundreds of people have been killed in this fighting.