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More than 2,700 Yemenis arrive in Djibouti after dangerous sea crossings

Al Jazeera reports that more than 2,700 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti, with many travelling by sea to escape the conflict.

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Source: Al Jazeera Global News · View original source
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More than 2,700 Yemenis have arrived in Djibouti after fleeing the conflict in Yemen, according to Al Jazeera Global News.

The report said many of those who reached Djibouti made dangerous sea crossings. It did not specify the period covered by the arrival figure or the number of people who travelled by sea.

The available account does not identify the refugees’ departure points, their status in Djibouti or the assistance available to them.

The arrivals underscore the regional consequences of Yemen’s conflict, as people seek safety outside the country. Further details about the scale and conditions of the movement were not provided.

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