The Ministry of Social Affairs and Solidarity in Djibouti has reported that 3,635 individuals displaced by the crisis in Yemen have been registered in the country. As of September 27, these individuals formed 988 households. The registration data reveals that 1,693 minors, making up 46.6% of the total, are among those displaced.
Women and girls account for 1,851, or 50.9%, of the registered displaced persons, slightly outnumbering the male population. One hundred and eight individuals are over 60 years old. Among the registered households, 344 have at least one child under the age of five, totaling 485 children. Additionally, 22 women are pregnant, and 23 are breastfeeding.
The presence of vulnerable populations among the displaced persons is significant, with 55 individuals living with disabilities across 49 households. The Ministry, in coordination with international partners such as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is working to provide necessary assistance.
Djibouti's Minister of Interior, Omar Abdi Said, emphasized the country's hospitality and solidarity towards Yemeni displaced persons. He noted that while efforts have been made to ensure a dignified reception for these individuals, with nearly half being children, collective action is required. The Minister called upon the international community to share the responsibility, as Djibouti cannot face the influx of refugees alone.
A recent incident highlighted the vulnerability of displaced persons, as a young girl named Mariam was born in Moulhoulé shortly after her mother's arrival. The mother had been rescued the day before giving birth, having completed a challenging journey. Another Yemeni, Fatima Ahmed, expressed her gratitude towards Djibouti, praising the country's heart and the care provided to her, her children, and the elderly.
The Djiboutian government, in collaboration with international organizations, continues to address the needs of displaced persons from Yemen. The situation calls for sustained support to manage the influx of refugees and provide them with necessary aid. Djibouti's efforts to provide a safe haven are acknowledged, but the scale of the crisis demands additional international cooperation.
The crisis in Yemen has led to a significant displacement of persons into neighboring countries, with Djibouti being one of the recipients. The country's response, led by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Solidarity, underscores the importance of coordinated international efforts to address the humanitarian needs of displaced populations.
Key points
- - Nearly half of the 3,635 displaced persons from Yemen registered in Djibouti are children. - The displaced persons form 988 households, with women and girls making up 50.9% of the total. - Djibouti's government is working with international partners to provide assistance but calls for more international support to manage the refugee influx.
