Over 1,800 people missing in Yemen since July, Red Cross says
Over 1,800 people missing in Yemen since July, Red Cross says The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said that it received more than 1,800 missing persons reports in Yemen since the renewed fighting began in July. "The recent escalation of hostilities in Yemen has left countless families in anguish. Since July 2026, we have received over 1,800 tracing requests from families looking…
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported over 1,800 missing persons in Yemen since the renewed fighting began in July. The humanitarian organization stated that they received more than 1,800 tracing requests from families seeking information about their loved ones who are missing. The ongoing conflict in Yemen has left numerous families in distress, with the ICRC emphasizing the importance of informing families about the fate and whereabouts of their missing relatives.
Christine Cipolla, the head of the ICRC's Yemen delegation, highlighted the suffering of families who are left in anguish due to the ongoing hostilities. She stressed that every missing person represents a family experiencing pain, and their wait for answers should not be prolonged.
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