Over 2,000 people fled Yemen to Djibouti in three days, according to the UN
The International Organization for Migration reports a massive boat crossing since September 10, as fighting intensifies between government forces and Houthis in western Yemen.
Over 2,000 people have fled Yemen to Djibouti by boat since September 10, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations agency, announced on Sunday, September 13.
According to the IOM, this population movement is occurring as the country faces fighting between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels.
Based on available reports, the Houthis, who previously controlled much of northern Yemen, including the capital Sanaa, as well as the city of Hodeida, have advanced over several days along the country's western coast. They have notably seized the port city of Mokha, as well as portions of the coast and several islands in the Red Sea.
The IOM did not specify, in available information, the detailed profile of those who fled or the exact conditions of their reception in Djibouti. The situation remains fluid and could be clarified by further communications from international organizations in the coming days.
Sources
- DIRECT - Moyen-Orient: plus de 2000 personnes ont fui le Yémen vers Djibouti, selon l'ONU — RFI — Français
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