1,400 flee Yemen to Djibouti as Houthis invade

Author: ObohPublished on: September 12, 2026Country: Yemen
World / International
1,400 flee Yemen to Djibouti as Houthis invade

About 1,400 people have fled Yemen to Djibouti due to fighting between government forces and Iran-allied Houthis. The Houthis have seized the port city of Mokha and tightened their grip on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, vital for global shipping. According to the International Organization for Migration, vulnerable groups such as women and children have reached the shores of Obock, with more expected in the coming days.

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