Yemen Conflict Displaces 112,000 as Thousands Flee by Sea
UN data confirms 112,000 people have been displaced in Yemen over the past two weeks, with nearly 3,000 fleeing to Djibouti by sea and additional refugees arriving in Somaliland and Puntland. Djibouti authorities are preparing for a potential surge of 10,000 newcomers that poses severe pressure on local infrastructure.
According to the UN migration agency, Djibouti is bracing for up to 10,000 arrivals that will strain its health and education systems, while UNHCR notes a secondary influx of Yemenis and Somali returnees reaching Somaliland and Puntland (GN auto geopolitics/middle-east: Yemen conflict).
Source: arabnews.jpHuman Rights at Sea reports that artisanal fishing communities in Al-Mokha and Dhubab are facing severe livelihood collapse as conflict disrupts access to traditional landing sites and markets. The organization warns that the destruction of coastal infrastructure, including strikes on Al-Mokha Airport, is deepening food insecurity among displaced households, with over 2,000 civilians reportedly crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti.
Source: Human Rights at SeaEscalating violence along Yemen's Red Sea coast has triggered a significant surge in maritime migration to Djibouti, straining regional resources.
Source: The Jerusalem Post
