Thousands of Yemenis have fled the fighting on Yemen’s west coast, crossing the Bab al‑Mandab Strait by boat to reach Djibouti, where they are now living in refugee camps.
Crossing the Bab al‑Mandab
The Bab al‑Mandab Strait, the narrow waterway that links the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden, has become a route for people escaping the violence. The journey is undertaken in small boats, often in hazardous conditions, as refugees seek safety beyond Yemen’s borders.
Refugee camps in Djibouti
Upon arrival in Djibouti, the displaced Yemenis are accommodated in camps that provide basic shelter and essential assistance. The camps serve as temporary havens while the conflict in Yemen continues.
The ongoing hostilities on Yemen’s west coast are driving further displacement, and humanitarian agencies warn that the number of people seeking refuge in Djibouti is likely to increase as the fighting persists.
<small>Source: BBC News — read the original story there.</small>
