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Djibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

More than 2,500 Yemenis have arrived since last week, with Djibouti warning the number could rise to 10,000.

Key facts

  • More than 2,500 Yemenis have arrived since last week, with Djibouti warning the number could rise to 10,000.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 15:16:07 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Djibouti on alert as people flee Yemen after Houthi takeover of Mayyun

  2. Djibouti calls for assistance as thousands of Yemenis flee to country

Sources

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