Djibouti faces refugee inflow linked to Houthi conflict
Refugees reached Djibouti during the past three weeks
UNHCR reported at least 3,700 refugees crossed from Yemen into Djibouti since September 10 and is preparing to assist another 10,000 people who have not yet crossed. The article adds that most arrivals in Obock are women, children and older people, while the conflict is also raising regional shipping costs.
- Djibouti
- Yemen
- International Organization for Migration
- Ethiopia
- Houthi movement
- Perim Island
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Also: Perim Island
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- 3,700people
Refugees reached Djibouti during the past three weeks
3 of 3 sourcesâat least 3,700 refugees have crossed from Yemen into Djibouti since September 10â
- 20,000journeys
Journeys were recorded from Ethiopia since 10 September
âIOM has recorded more than 20,000 journeys made from Ethiopia since 10 Septemberâ