50,000 People Flee as Houthi Fighters Take Over More Land in Yemen

Families are running for their lives as fighting reaches the Red Sea coast. Leaders are pointing fingers as the Houthis make quick gains.

A major crisis is unfolding in Yemen. Nearly 50,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in a hurry. This comes as Houthi fighters—a group backed by Iran—make a fast push across the coast of the Red Sea. People are fleeing with almost nothing. Many left in just the clothes they were wearing when the fighting reached their neighborhoods. Some families are now stuck in camps or looking for safety wherever they can find it. This new wave of violence has caught many by surprise. The sudden takeover of territory, including a small island, has people worried about the safety of ships tha…