Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait to a refugee camp in Djibouti, according to a BBC report.
Key facts
- Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee, according to the BBC.
- Those fleeing are crossing the Bab al-Mandab Strait by boat.
- The refugees have reached a camp in Djibouti.
- The BBC's Frank Gardner reported from inside the camp.
Thousands of people have fled fighting on Yemen’s west coast, crossing by boat to reach neighbouring Djibouti, according to a BBC report by Frank Gardner.
The BBC says the fighting has prompted people to leave by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Gardner reported from inside a camp housing Yemeni refugees who made the crossing. Further details on conditions in the camp were not provided in the source available for this report.
Why it matters
The BBC report documents the flight of thousands of Yemenis by sea to Djibouti amid fighting on the country's west coast.
Frequently asked questions
Why are Yemenis fleeing to Djibouti?
According to the BBC, fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Djibouti.
How are refugees crossing to Djibouti?
The BBC reports that people are fleeing by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
Who reported from the refugee camp?
The BBC's Frank Gardner reported from inside the camp housing Yemeni refugees in Djibouti.