UN warns of rising Yemen displacement as thousands flee to Djibouti
Renewed fighting could drive 10,000 across the Red Sea and displace more than 230,000 internally, UNHCR says.
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Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
Published On 14 Sep 2026
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More than 2,000 Yemenis flee to Djibouti amid Houthi advances
Escalating fighting along Yemen’s western coast has driven more than 2,000 Yemenis across the Red Sea to Djibouti.
Published On 13 Sep 2026
More than 2,000 Yemenis flee to Djibouti as fighting intensifies
More than 2,000 refugees from Yemen have arrived in Djibouti, as Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
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