article_snippet.sent: At least 540 people -- including 311 civilians -- have died as a result of the fighting, the United Nations said Wednesday.
article_snippet.sent: A the United Nations expert on refugees said other nations should prepare for "massive displacement" of Yemenis seeking safety.
article_snippet.sent: The international community must prepare for a worst case scenario," Chaloka Beyani, a professor of International Law at the London School of Economics, said.
article_snippet.sent: While efforts to reach a diplomatic solution are essential, the picture on the ground is extremely bleak and humanitarian responses must be stepped up as a matter of urgency.
article_snippet.sent: About 1,000 people have already fled About 1,000 people homes during the two weeks of conflict.