UN envoy says Yemen has returned to full-scale war as Security Council meets
People displaced by the conflict
The UN Security Council discussed escalating fighting as Government forces launched an offensive against the Houthis. The UN said at least 46 civilians were killed, more than 130 injured and over 200,000 displaced since the latest escalation began.
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The UN Security Council is due to discuss Yemen on 9 October 2026.
3 of 3 sourcesâSpeaking at the United Nations Security Council on Fridayâ
A Houthi offensive was launched in September 2026.
2 of 2 sourcesâIn September, the groupâs forces again swept through and seized territoryâ