Djibouti Faces Growing Humanitarian Pressure as Ethiopian Migrant Crossings Rise
The IOM says more than 20,000 Ethiopians have crossed into Djibouti since September 20, with thousands facing severe shortages of food and water along routes toward Yemen.
Djibouti is facing increased humanitarian pressure after more than 20,000 Ethiopians crossed into the country since September 20, according to the International Organization for Migration.
The agency said more than 3,000 people are stranded in remote desert areas, where they are struggling without adequate supplies. Migrants traveling toward Yemen are facing dangerously low stocks of food and water along the route.
Emergency assistance underway
The International Organization for Migration is providing emergency food, water and medical care to people affected by the crisis. However, the agency said migrants using alternative routes are becoming more difficult to reach, complicating efforts to deliver assistance.
The movement through Djibouti is taking place alongside the arrival of Ethiopians returning from Yemen. Their return is adding further pressure to Djibouti’s limited resources, according to the source report.
Calls for sustained support
Conflict in Yemen is driving further displacement, increasing the humanitarian needs connected to the route. The IOM has urged the international community to provide urgent and sustained funding, warning that vital aid could be at risk without additional support.
The available information does not specify the exact number of Ethiopians traveling toward Yemen compared with those returning from Yemen. It also does not provide precise figures for deaths, injuries or illnesses linked to the situation.
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