1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti in 24h as Houthis tighten Bab al-Mandeb grip

A mass displacement of 1,400 Yemenis to Obock, Djibouti, occurred within 24 hours, driven by Houthi consolidation around the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The scale and speed indicate an acute humanitarian crisis, though the exact trigger (military offensive, economic collapse, or targeted persecution) remains unspecified. This influx strains Djibouti's reception capacity and signals regional instability with potential implications for maritime security.