Thousands of Yemeni refugees have fled across the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Djibouti after fighting intensified on Yemen’s west coast.
The displaced people made the journey by boat, crossing the narrow waterway separating Yemen from Djibouti. Their movement reflects the impact of the fighting on communities in the coastal area and the risks faced by people seeking safety outside the country.
Djibouti has become the destination for those leaving Yemen, with the number of arrivals reaching the thousands. The crossings have taken place across the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a strategically important route between the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The available information does not provide further details about the timing of the fighting, the locations affected or the conditions facing the refugees after their arrival. The latest situation is that people continue to be displaced from Yemen’s west coast and are seeking refuge in Djibouti.
