Djibouti refugee crisis worsens as more than 2,700 Yemenis arrive

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What happened

More than 2,700 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti, many making dangerous sea crossings to escape the conflict.

Key facts

  • More than 2,700 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti, many making dangerous sea crossings to escape the conflict.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:31:05 UTC.

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