Yemeni families flee across Red Sea to Djibouti amid Houthi conflict

Reportedly several thousand people have boarded boats to escape gunfire, bombing and a dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, with overland routes blocked. The Guardian reports on the crossings to Djibouti.

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1. 20 Oct, 10:00 UTCGuardian reports Yemeni flight to Djibouti

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• Fleeing the frontline: Yemeni families cross Red Sea to Djibouti as Houthi conflict ragesThe Guardian