Djibouti: the hell of the 'Eastern Route', the deadliest crossing in the world

Author: AfricaNewsPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Djibouti
Society & Lifestyle
Djibouti: the hell of the 'Eastern Route', the deadliest crossing in the world

Dozens of men, including 25-year-old Jemal Ibrahim Hassan, an ex-farmer, are trudging home after abandoning their dreams of exile. Coming from Ethiopia, they walked nearly 550 kilometers on foot for fifteen days, facing scorching heat and poverty. Many are exhausted and have not eaten for a long time, highlighting the dangers of this migratory route.

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