Thousands of Yemeni refugees flee to Djibouti amid fighting

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:44

Thousands of people have fled fighting in Yemen by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Djibouti.

Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands to flee across the Red Sea to Djibouti, where they are sheltering in refugee camps. The conflict involves Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.

How it is being reported

• Watch: Inside a camp home to Yemeni refugees as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate warBBC News · 21 Sept, 15:14
• Inside Djibouti refugee camp for thousands fleeing Houthi advance in YemenBBC World · 21 Sept, 11:00

In this story: Yemen · Djibouti · Houthis · Saudi-backed forces · Bab al-Mandab Strait · Red Sea

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