News Center — Yemen is witnessing wide military escalation on a number of fronts, resulting in civilian casualties and recording new waves of internal displacement in the most inflamed areas, amid warnings from relief organizations about the deterioration of basic services and the difficulty of reaching affected families.

The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warned yesterday, Monday, September 14, that hostilities are forcing residents to flee their homes, causing injuries among civilians, and placing humanitarian operations—already under enormous pressure—under further pressure. It noted that no fewer than 18,000 families—approximately 125,000 people—have been displaced since the beginning of the current month.

OCHA indicated that civilian casualties are increasing, as the UN Human Rights Office verified, from September 1 to yesterday, 40 civilian injuries, including the killing of eight people and the injury of 32 others. Women and children represent half of the dead and more than half of the injured. It warned that supplies are experiencing an acute shortage and that funding does not meet existing needs.

Humanitarian agencies cautioned that access to affected areas still faces severe restrictions due to insecurity, as humanitarian movements toward multiple locations on Yemen's western coast or within it are suspended, while main roads are subject to restrictions or become impassable.

OCHA renewed its call on all parties to protect civilians, respect international humanitarian law, and facilitate safe and unhindered access for aid to ensure the delivery of necessary support to communities in need.