Djibouti has called on the international community to step in as a surge of refugees from Yemen crosses its borders, according to a statement from the government.
The appeal comes after reports that the ongoing conflict in Yemen has displaced millions, with many fleeing across the Gulf of Aden toward the Horn of Africa. The influx has put pressure on Djibouti’s limited resources and infrastructure, prompting officials to seek external assistance.
Government officials said they are working to provide basic services to the newcomers, but lack the capacity to manage the growing numbers without additional support.
The country has urged international organisations and neighbouring states to help, while the United Nations and regional bodies are monitoring the situation closely.
Yemen’s war, which began in 2014, remains one of the world’s most pressing humanitarian crises, and the movement of refugees to Djibouti underscores the broader regional impact of the conflict.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
