All articles tagged with #ethiopian migrants
Originally Published 5 months ago — by CBS News
At least 76 people, mostly Ethiopian migrants, died and dozens are missing after a boat sank off Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, highlighting the dangers faced by migrants attempting to reach Gulf countries through perilous sea routes amid ongoing conflicts and instability in the region.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The New York Times
Over 60 migrants, mostly Ethiopians, died when their overloaded boat capsized off Yemen's coast while attempting to cross the Gulf of Aden to reach Saudi Arabia, highlighting the dangers faced by migrants on one of the world's riskiest routes amid ongoing regional conflict and humanitarian crises.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
In April, a U.S.-made bomb attack destroyed a detention center in Yemen holding Ethiopian migrants, killing at least 60 and injuring many, raising questions about U.S. military actions and their impact on civilians amid Yemen's ongoing conflict and migration crisis.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters
Saudi Arabian border guards have allegedly killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants, including women and children, who attempted to enter the kingdom along its border with Yemen, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW). The rights group stated that the Saudi guards used explosive weapons and shot at migrants from close range. The killings were described as "widespread and systematic," with evidence including witness testimonies, videos, and satellite imagery. Saudi authorities have denied the allegations, while the US State Department has called for a thorough investigation. The migration route from the Horn of Africa to Saudi Arabia through Yemen is a well-established corridor for Ethiopian migrants.