More than 2,000 Yemenis have fled across the Red Sea to Djibouti as fighting intensifies along Yemen’s western coast.
The latest displacement follows advances by Houthi forces, which have expanded their control along parts of the strategically important Red Sea coastline.
The escalation has also triggered significant displacement within Yemen. More than 85,000 people have reportedly been forced from their homes as fighting continues.
Those crossing the Red Sea are seeking safety in neighbouring Djibouti as the security situation deteriorates along Yemen’s western coast.
The latest movement adds to the region’s wider displacement crisis, with civilians caught between ongoing fighting and expanding territorial control.
Yemen has faced years of conflict, creating a prolonged humanitarian crisis and forcing millions of people from their homes.
The Red Sea remains strategically important because of its role in international shipping and regional trade.
The arrival of more than 2,000 Yemenis in Djibouti highlights the growing impact of the latest fighting on civilians living along the western coast.
The scale of the displacement could increase if fighting continues or spreads to additional areas.
