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IOM: Nearly 130,000 people displaced in Yemen conflict
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On September 21, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) released new data indicating that nearly 130,000 people have been displaced in Yemen due to recent escalations in conflict. According to the IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix, a total of 129,438 individuals, or approximately 21,573 families, have been displaced across seven governorates. The highest number of displaced persons was recorded in Taiz Governorate, with 73,494 people, followed by Lahij Governorate with 33,828. The data, reported by state broadcaster CCTV, highlights the worsening humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country as ongoing hostilities force civilians to flee their homes.
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Geneva, September 21 — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has released new data indicating that nearly 130,000 people have been displaced in Yemen due to the recent escalation of conflict.
According to the IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix released on the same day, a total of 129,438 individuals—approximately 21,573 families—have been displaced across seven governorates in Yemen.
The highest number of displacements was recorded in Taiz Governorate, with 73,494 people forced to flee. Lahij Governorate followed with 33,828 displaced individuals.
(Source: CCTV)
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