Over 20,000 Ethiopian migrants have entered Djibouti since September: IOM

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) announced that over 20,000 Ethiopian migrants have entered Djibouti since September 10, 2026. These migrants, undertaking the dangerous desert crossing towards Yemen, are facing severe shortages of food and water, with more than 3,000 observed stranded between September 20 and 30. The IOM provides emergency aid and facilitates voluntary returns for those in distress, noting an increase in secondary routes used to avoid detection.