Over 9,000 Displaced in Yemen Since January, IOM Reports Marib as Epicenter
The surge in displacement is attributed to renewed hostilities, deteriorating economic conditions, and limited access to basic services.
According to IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix, the majority of newly displaced families have fled to Marib city and surrounding districts, seeking shelter in overcrowded camps and informal settlements.
Many have been displaced multiple times, compounding their vulnerability and straining local resources.
IOM officials warned that the situation in Marib is becoming increasingly unsustainable, with over 1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) already residing in the governorate.
The organization highlighted urgent needs for shelter, food, water, and healthcare, and called for greater humanitarian support to prevent further deterioration.
'The humanitarian situation in Marib is reaching a critical point,' said Olivia Headon, IOM spokesperson. 'We are seeing families forced to flee again and again, often with nothing but the clothes on their backs.
The international community must act swiftly to scale up assistance.'
IOM also expressed concern over the lack of access to several displacement sites due to insecurity and logistical challenges, warning that hundreds of thousands more could be at risk if frontlines shift further.
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