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Thousands of Yemenis flee to Djibouti to escape west coast fighting

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  • Fighting on Yemen's west coast prompted thousands to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Djibouti over ten days.
  • Officials in Obock are preparing for the arrival of up to 10,000 refugees.
  • People are travelling on overcrowded boats and arriving with very limited food and water.
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