Thousands of people have fled fighting on Yemen's west coast, crossing the Bab al-Mandab Strait by boat to reach a refugee camp in Djibouti, the BBC reports.
Key facts
- Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands to flee, according to the BBC.
- People are crossing the Bab al-Mandab Strait by boat.
- Those fleeing are reaching a refugee camp in Djibouti.
- The BBC links the displacement to a Houthi advance.
Thousands of people have been driven from their homes by fighting on Yemen’s west coast and are crossing the Bab al-Mandab Strait by boat to reach neighbouring Djibouti, according to the BBC.
The BBC reports that the movement of people has been prompted by a Houthi advance, with those fleeing arriving at a refugee camp in Djibouti.
Further details, including the precise number of people displaced, conditions in the camp and independent verification of the situation on the ground, were not available in the BBC’s report.
Why it matters
The reported flight of civilians across the Bab al-Mandab Strait points to the continuing human cost of Yemen's conflict and its impact beyond the country's borders.
Frequently asked questions
Why are people fleeing Yemen's west coast?
According to the BBC, fighting on Yemen's west coast, linked to a Houthi advance, has prompted thousands of people to flee.
How are people escaping to Djibouti?
The BBC reports that people are fleeing by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait to reach Djibouti.
Where are those fleeing ending up?
Those who make the crossing are arriving at a refugee camp in Djibouti, according to the BBC.