Suffering grows in Yemen's 11-year conflict, IOM warns

Amid the 11-year conflict in Yemen, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned on Wednesday that the country's suffering "has never stopped," as nearly 20 million people depend on humanitarian assistance to survive, according to a report by Anadolu Agency. According to the agency, more than 4.8 million people remain displaced, many of whom live in temporary camps with limited access to food, healthcare, and protection.

The IOM also stated that women and children in Yemen are still at high risk of violence, malnutrition, and health issues, while climate crises such as floods and droughts are worsening the situation. IOM Director General Amy Pope said, "The war in Yemen has faded from global attention, but for those living through it, the suffering has never stopped. Now more than ever, global solidarity is needed so that millions of people are not left behind."

Meanwhile, the agency reported that thousands of migrants hoping to travel to other countries via Yemen remain trapped in "brutal conditions." In 2024 alone, about 60,900 migrants entered the country, many of whom have no means of survival. Critical assistance projects, including the IOM's voluntary humanitarian return program, are facing a severe funding crisis. Therefore, Pope called for urgent international action.

She warned, "Every day that passes without action means more suffering, more loss of life, and less hope for the future."