Yemen conflict triggers mass displacement and refugee surge to Djibouti

Yemeni refugee crisis Houthi military advances Bab el-Mandeb strait Djibouti humanitarian aid Red Sea conflict

Escalating conflict in Yemen, driven by Houthi rebel advances along the Red Sea coast and the seizure of the port city of Mocha, has triggered a massive humanitarian crisis. The United Nations reports that over 112,000 people have been internally displaced within Yemen over the last two weeks, with many fleeing toward Taiz and Lahj provinces.

Simultaneously, nearly 3,000 Yemeni refugees have crossed the Gulf of Aden to reach Djibouti in less than a week, often traveling in overcrowded boats with minimal supplies. Djibouti authorities are preparing for the potential arrival of up to 10,000 refugees, a surge that threatens to overwhelm the nation's healthcare, education, and sanitation systems. The UNHCR has noted that many arrivals are families, including a significant number of children.

The Houthi offensive, which includes intensified attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia, appears aimed at securing control over the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait. This military escalation has caused widespread displacement and increased the demand for emergency aid, including food, water, and medical care, at a time when humanitarian funding remains critically low.

Entities

Bab el-Mandeb · Bab el-Mandeb Strait · Djibouti · Houthi rebels · International Organization for Migration · Saudi Arabia · United Nations · United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees · Yemen

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[● 4 SOURCES] Djibouti authorities are preparing for the potential arrival of up to 10,000 refugees. www.in.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · sarabic.ae · www.khabaragency.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Houthi rebels recently seized the port city of Mocha and parts of Yemen's southern Red Sea coast. n1info.ba · radiokameleon.ba
[● 2 SOURCES] Refugees are crossing the sea in overcrowded boats with minimal food and water. www.in.gr · www.thepressroom.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Houthi rebels have intensified attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and are advancing along the Red Sea coast. www.in.gr · www.thepressroom.gr
[DISPUTED] Nearly 3,000 people have fled Yemen to Djibouti via the Gulf of Aden in less than a week. www.in.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · sarabic.ae · www.khabaragency.net · yemenat.net
[● 2 SOURCES] Increased arrivals of Yemeni refugees have been reported in Somaliland and Puntland, Somalia. www.in.gr · www.thepressroom.gr
[● 4 SOURCES] At least 112,000 people have been internally displaced in Yemen during the last two weeks. www.in.gr · www.thepressroom.gr · www.livehod.com · sarabic.ae
[● 2 SOURCES] Houthi forces are attempting to seize control of the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait. www.in.gr · www.thepressroom.gr
[○ 1 SOURCE] More than 57,000 children have been displaced in Yemen within a two-week period due to fighting. www.livehod.com