By Hanad Abdi - Reporter
MOGADISHU, 30 September 2026 The Somali government on Wednesday repatriated 160 Somali nationals who had been living in Yemen for an extended period, following the impact of insecurity and conflict in the country on the lives of Somalis residing there.
Among those repatriated are 59 women and children. Some had lived in Yemen for decades, while others were born there and are visiting Somalia for the first time.
The repatriation was carried out in cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). The move is part of ongoing efforts to repatriate Somali nationals living in countries affected by conflict and difficult security conditions.
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The Somali government said the repatriation is part of efforts to protect and support Somalis living in areas affected by conflict and insecurity.
The families have now returned to Somalia after spending years in Yemen, where the security situation continues to affect the lives of millions of people.