Yemen war uproots 86,000 in four months
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More than 86,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen since July, the United Nations says, as fighting continues between Houthi rebels and government forces.
The Houthis, a rebel group backed by Iran, are battling forces loyal to Yemen's government.
Many displaced families have moved to refugee camps in Aden, a city held by the government. Others have crossed the sea to neighbouring Djibouti.