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Yemenis Flee New Fighting Amid Years of Crisis

Yemen has suffered through years of torment caused by widespread hunger and disease. Now, the situation is being pushed to the brink by a resurgence of armed conflict. The latest wave of

Yemen has suffered through years of torment caused by widespread hunger and disease. Now, the situation is being pushed to the brink by a resurgence of armed conflict. The latest wave of

fighting involves the Saudi-backed government and Iran-backed Houthis. Many residents have been forced to leave their homes with very few belongings. Fleeing families report having to escape in

only the clothes they were wearing. This new escalation threatens to worsen an already severe humanitarian emergency. Millions of vulnerable civilians remain caught in the middle of the

intensifying violence. Observers are closely watching how the renewed hostilities will impact the region.

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