By Hanad Abdi - Reporter
Djibouti, 21 September, 2026 - Djibouti is expanding facilities for refugees arriving from Yemen as boats carrying new groups continue to reach the northern Obock region, Djibouti News Agency reported.
Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed chaired a meeting on Sunday to discuss the humanitarian situation and the management of new arrivals in Godoria and Moulhoulé.
The meeting focused on increasing the capacity of the Markazi reception centre and establishing a coordinated system for registering, accommodating and assisting refugees in conditions that ensure their safety and dignity.
The prime minister said he had issued clear instructions to the ministries and agencies involved, calling for close coordination between the government and international partners.
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Organisations involved in the response include the United Nations Refugee Agency, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Organization for Migration, the World Health Organization and Qatar Charity.
Abdoulkader Kamil said responding effectively to the situation required unified action, clearly defined responsibilities and the full involvement of all parties.
Djibouti has a long history of hosting refugees from across the region. The prime minister said the country had consistently responded to humanitarian emergencies, stressing that the strength of a state is measured not only by its ability to manage its borders but also by how it protects people in distress.
The expansion comes as Obock faces growing demand for shelter, water, food, healthcare and protection services for children and vulnerable families.
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