News 14 September 2026 IOM Spokesperson: Numbers of Displaced in Yemen Reaches Nearly 94,000

Geneva, 14 September 2026 - The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reports that 93,864 individuals have been newly displaced across Yemen, driven by ongoing conflict.

The heaviest impact is concentrated in Ta'iz and Lahj governorates. In Ta'iz's Jabal Habashy district alone, 18,840 people have been displaced, with a further 9,966 displaced from Al Ma'afer. In Lahj, Al-Mudharibah district accounts for 16,464 displaced, with Tuban adding another 2,892.

Displacement has also been recorded across Aden, Al Hodeidah, Abyan and additional districts in Ta'iz, reflecting the widening geographic scope of the crisis.

IOM continues to monitor displacement trends and is calling for urgent support to meet the shelter, water and sanitation needs of newly displaced families.

For more information, please visit IOM's Media Centre.