Yemeni refugees are reaching Djibouti’s port of Obock amid escalating tensions in the Red Sea, where Houthi control over the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait is disrupting maritime traffic and forcing displacement. The strait, a key route linking the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean, has become a flashpoint as the group’s influence grows, raising concerns over regional stability and humanitarian crises. With vessels facing heightened risks of attack, the situation is pushing more civilians toward neighboring countries in search of safety. The move underscores the broader fallout of the conflict, where geopolitical shifts are reshaping migration patterns and trade flows.
Refugees from Yemen arrive in Obock, Djibouti, as Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
