More people risking their lives crossing into Yemen- UNHCR


Some 92,000 people, most of them Ethiopians and Somalis, arrived in Yemen by boat in 2015 despite the ongoing conflict in the Gulf state.

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) says this figure is one of the highest annual totals for crossings in the past decade.

The UN agency continues to warn people against making the deadly journey across the Horn of Africa.
So far, 36 people have died making the crossing this year.

UNHCR says 95 deaths were reported in 2015, making it the second deadliest year to date.

Together with partners, UNHCR is working with the Somali authorities to improve political, security and socio-economic conditions in the country.


SOURCE: UN Radio