Saudi border forces accused of killing ‘hundreds of Ethiopian migrants’
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This tragedy highlights the desperate conditions driving African migrants to risk everything for a chance at better lives in Gulf countries. Despite knowing the dangers, people continue these journeys because staying home means facing conflict, poverty, and persecution with no hope for improvement.
Increased maritime patrols have successfully reduced migrant arrivals by 38%over from30%, 2023 to 2024, demonstrating that stronger enforcement can effectively deter dangerous crossings. Enhanced regional cooperation and border security measures are working to prevent these deadly voyages before they begin.
It feels strange to know that society accepts daily news like this as if it's normal, when in reality, it's not. African migrants transiting through Yemen face staggering danger and abuse, and only strengthened, coordinated protection mechanisms can mitigate crisis-driven exploitation and loss of life.
There's a 50% chance that Yemen will no longer be classified as being in a state of civil war after Jan. 5, 2028, according to the Metaculus prediction community.