Why thousands of Yemeni refugees have fled to Djibouti
Thousands of Yemeni refugees are fleeing to Djibouti by boat to escape escalating conflict on Yemen's west coast. The UN is preparing for a surge in arrivals as the Houthi movement attempts to seize strategic ports.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Middle East and the resulting displacement of civilians seeking safety.
Inside a camp for Yemeni refugees who have fled to Djibouti Close Fighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait to Djibouti over the last ten days.
The BBC's Frank Gardner visited a refugee camp in Obock, a small port town where officials are preparing for the arrival of up to 10,000 refugees.
The UN International Organisation for Migration said people were travelling on overcrowded boats and arriving with very limited food and water.
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