Yemenis recount terrifying voyage to Djibouti

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Thousands of Yemenis have fled the country due to intense fighting between government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have seized control of Yemen's coastline. Many undertake dangerous sea journeys to reach safety in Djibouti as the conflict escalates.

Waheda Muhammad Ali braved a terrifying sea journey from the Middle East to Africa to escape heavy fighting in her native Yemen.  At least 100,000 people have fled Yemen since fighting escalated this month between government forces and Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who have seized control of its coastline.