Yemenis seek safety in Djibouti as African migrants continue crossing to Yemen
Yemenis seek safety in Djibouti as African migrants continue crossing to Yemen Abdullah Mohammed, 37, is a Yemeni expatriate in Djibouti, where he first arrived in 2017 after losing his job with an oil company in Yemen. He works in a clothing shop, which yields enough to provide a decent living for his six family members back home. Djibouti has welcomed thousands of Yemenis who travelled in…
Yemenis are seeking refuge in Djibouti as African migrants continue crossing into the country, according to reports. Abdullah Mohammed, a 37-year-old Yemeni expatriate, moved to Djibouti in 2017 after losing his job with an oil company in Yemen. Mohammed currently works in a clothing shop, which provides a decent living for his six family members back home in Yemen.
Djibouti has become a popular destination for thousands of Yemenis who travel in search of work, unlike the Gulf states, which are virtually inaccessible for Yemeni refugees or those who cannot afford high visa fees. Mohammed shared with Middle East Eye that when he first entered Djibouti, he traveled with neighbors and no special preparation was required as visas are granted upon arrival.
He feels like he is in his own country, as the authorities do not hassle them or demand high fees for visa renewals or other requirements.
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