Fighting on Yemen’s west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

The ongoing fighting along Yemen’s west coast has forced thousands of civilians to abandon their homes and set out by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait. Many of those displaced have made their way to Djibouti, where they have taken shelter in new refugee camps.^[1]

Life in a Djibouti Camp

An inside look at a newly established refugee camp in Djibouti reveals the cramped yet resilient conditions that Yemeni evacuees endure. In the evenings, families huddle around battery‑powered lanterns as temporary tents line the shoreline and local volunteers arrive with food parcels.^[1]

Ongoing Conflict and Risks

Despite reaching safety on foreign soil, the refugees remain acutely aware that the violence in Yemen is far from over. Shelling along the coast continues, and the unpredictable security environment along the Bab al-Mandab Strait heightens the risk of future displacements.^[1]

International Response

Humanitarian agencies in Djibouti have stepped in to provide medical care and aid distribution, coordinating with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to secure additional resources. Advocacy groups have called for more extensive support for Yemeni refugees stranded in neighboring nations.^[1]