Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war
Summary
Thousands of Yemeni families are fleeing their homes because of increased fighting between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government forces near the Red Sea coast. Many refugees have crossed the sea to a camp in Djibouti, where they seek safety from the violence caused by air strikes, drone attacks, and missile launches.Key Facts
- Over 3,000 Yemeni refugees have recently arrived at the Markazi camp in northern Djibouti.
- The UN estimates more than 120,000 Yemenis have been displaced due to the recent fighting near the Red Sea coast.
- The Houthis have advanced quickly toward the Bab al-Mandab strait, a strategic and narrow waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
- Saudi Arabia, supporting Yemen's recognized government, has launched hundreds of air strikes against Houthi positions along the coastal plain.
- The Houthis have responded with drone and missile attacks on cities and infrastructure in southwestern Saudi Arabia.
- Many refugees fled to protect their families from the constant bombings, regardless of which side is responsible.
- Djibouti hosts large international military bases, including a U.S. base and a major Chinese base, but it does not want to get involved in this war.
- Some refugees arrived with only the clothes they wore, while others brought small personal belongings or animals on their boats.
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