1,400 Yemenis Flee to Djibouti in One Day as Marib Fighting Escalates
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Djibouti is under fresh humanitarian and security pressure after about 1,400 Yemenis arrived within 24 hours, fleeing escalating fighting in Yemen.
The new arrivals are escaping growing Houthi activity around Marib, a strategic city in central Yemen.
The sudden influx puts added strain on Djibouti's resources as it manages both humanitarian needs and security concerns.