‘We cried the whole way’: Refugees flee Yemen fighting
Summary
Since July, about 125,000 people, including over 57,000 children, have fled fighting in Yemen between the Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government with Saudi Arabia’s support. Many refugees are making a risky journey across the Bab el-Mandeb strait to Djibouti, often facing extreme heat and lack of water.Key Facts
- Fighting in Yemen began in July involving Houthi rebels and the Yemeni government backed by Saudi Arabia.
- Around 125,000 people have left their homes because of the conflict.
- More than 57,000 of the displaced are children.
- Refugees are crossing the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a dangerous sea route, to reach Djibouti.
- Many refugees face extreme heat and have very little water during their journey.
- The United Nations says this is one of the fastest and most unstable movements of people in Yemen in recent years.
- The conflict is linked to Iran-backed Houthis fighting against the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia.
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