Addis Ababa, Sept 16, 2026 (AFP) - Yemenis recount terrifying voyage to Djibouti

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2026-09-16

Waheda Muhammad Ali braved a terrifying sea journey from the Middle East to Africa to escape heavy fighting in her native Yemen. At least 100,000 people have fled Yemen since fighting escalated this month between government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have seized control of its coastline. More than 2,000 Yemenis have travelled to the tiny Horn of Africa nation of Djibouti, its government says, crossing a short but dangerous stretch......

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