Djibouti foreign minister warns of humanitarian strain from Yemen displacement

Djibouti's Foreign Minister told the UN General Assembly that the influx of Yemeni displaced exceeds his country's capacity to meet their needs alone.

• Abdulkader Omar, addressing the UN General Assembly on Saturday, said Djibouti faces rising humanitarian pressure from the Yemen conflict.
• Omar said thousands fleeing violence have arrived, with UN estimates putting Yemeni arrivals at up to 10,000 people.
• He said Djibouti cannot alone meet shelter, food, and basic services needs, calling for increased international support.
• Omar reported no disruption to shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, which Djibouti continues to monitor closely.