The U.N. refugee agency reports thousands of refugees from the Horn of Africa, desperate to escape difficult conditions at home, continue to make the perilous journey across the Gulf of Aden to war-torn Yemen, despite the risks. The U.N. refugee agency reports nearly 106,000 people, mostly from Ethiopia and Somalia, have risked their lives on the high seas to reach Yemen so far this year. The agency says it plans to launch a regional information campaign in December to try to prevent the refugees and migrants from attempting the treacherous crossing. Spindler said those who survive the risky journey face conflict, abuse and exploitation on arrival in Yemen. The UNHCR reports many of the migrants go to Yemen hoping to move on to Saudi Arabia in search of work.

Source: Ethiopian News November 29, 2016 14:56 UTC