Deadly migration route leaves Horn of Africa migrants stranded
Summary
Migrants from the Horn of Africa are getting stuck in Djibouti after failing to cross the dangerous Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to reach Gulf countries. Many face hunger, detention, and life-threatening risks, with over 900 deaths reported in 2025 on this deadly migration route.Key Facts
- The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait is a dangerous crossing point for migrants trying to reach Gulf countries.
- Most migrants come from Ethiopia due to poverty and conflict.
- Thousands attempt this journey each year.
- In 2025, more than 900 people died trying to cross, marking it as the deadliest migration route recorded.
- Many migrants who fail to cross return to Djibouti, where they face tough conditions such as hunger and detention.
- The migration crisis is part of a larger pattern of regional instability in the Horn of Africa.
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