More than 112,000 displaced by Yemen fighting; thousands flee to Djibouti
Summary
More than 112,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in Yemen due to fighting between Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed government forces. Around 3,000 Yemenis have fled by boat to the nearby country of Djibouti as the conflict continues to worsen.Key Facts
- The conflict is between Iran-allied Houthi rebels and Saudi-backed forces loyal to Yemen’s recognized government.
- Most of the displaced people left their homes within the last two weeks, especially along Yemen’s west coast and in Taiz and Lahj provinces.
- The Houthis have taken control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, including the important Bab al-Mandeb Strait shipping route.
- About 22 million Yemenis, nearly half the population, urgently need humanitarian aid.
- More than 65,000 refugees and asylum seekers in Yemen, mainly from Somalia and Ethiopia, are also at risk.
- Around 3,000 Yemenis have crossed the Bab al-Mandeb Strait by boat to Djibouti, a journey of just over 25 kilometers.
- The recent arrivals increase pressure on Djibouti, a small country already hosting 36,000 refugees.
- Many displaced people are women and children, with about 2,000 pregnant women among them.
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