Djibouti

Djibouti has called on the international community to provide assistance as the war in Yemen pushes a growing flow of refugees and migrants across the Red Sea to its shores. The small Horn of Africa nation says it is struggling to cope with the influx, and is seeking support for shelter, food and aid services for those fleeing the conflict.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres met with the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Djibouti at UN headquarters, according to an official UN media readout. The meeting was announced through a standard diplomatic photo-opportunity item with no further details released about the topics discussed. Djibouti holds a strategic position on the Red Sea and is an active participant in UN affairs in the Horn of Africa.