The United Nations has warned that displacement from Yemen is rapidly increasing as intensified fighting forces thousands of people to flee their homes and cross the Red Sea to Djibouti in search of safety.
More than 130,000 people have been displaced inside Yemen this month, according to the UN refugee agency. At the same time, more than 3,000 people have crossed by sea into Djibouti, with the UN warning that the number could rise to around 10,000 if the fighting continues and sea conditions improve.
Many of those fleeing are arriving in small and overcrowded boats, often with very little food, water or belongings. UN agencies say some families have been separated during the dangerous journey, while others include women, children and pregnant women who require urgent assistance.
Djibouti is providing temporary shelter, food, water and healthcare to the new arrivals, but the influx is putting additional pressure on the country's already limited resources. The UN says it is preparing for as many as 10,000 additional arrivals from Yemen.
The UN is calling for urgent international funding and humanitarian access to help displaced Yemenis and refugees in Djibouti. It warns that without additional support, humanitarian services could quickly become overwhelmed as the conflict and displacement continue.