Thousands Flee as Houthi Fighters Advance in Yemen

Families are running for safety as new fighting breaks out along the coast. Many have crossed the sea to reach Djibouti.

A big wave of violence has hit Yemen, and it is forcing thousands of people from their homes. Fighting is spreading along the coast of the Red Sea as Houthi rebels push forward. People who escaped the area describe a feeling of total panic. They say they had to leave everything behind just to stay alive. Recent reports say nearly 50,000 people have been displaced by this new surge in conflict. Many are searching for safety in areas that are harder to reach. It isn't just happening on land, either. Because the fighting is getting so close to the water, more than 2,000 people have already fl…