Yemeni families scramble to flee Moka as Houthis close in on the port town
In Moka, Yemen, residents are hastily loading multiple families into a small car to escape the advancing Houthi forces.
Moka on Yemen's western shoreline is experiencing intense turmoil as Houthi troops near the port. Residents are witnessing a continuous flow of military vehicles withdrawing from nearby fronts while combat sounds draw closer. In response, families are loading into a tiny car, stripping it of the spare wheel and rear fittings to accommodate three families, including Samah, a 31-year-old journalist, her husband, and their children and infants.
Samah explained that the urgency left her no alternative but to cram as many people as possible into the vehicle. Her profession adds personal risk, as journalists are targeted by the Houthis. The scene underscores the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the region.
Why it matters
The exodus highlights the worsening humanitarian crisis in Yemen as fighting forces close in on civilian populations.
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