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Mar 2021
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Why are people flocking to Yemen?

Bbc World Service
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Why travel to a war-torn country?

Yemen’s been going through a nasty civil war for most of the last decade.

The situation’s got so bad, aid agencies have described it as the “world’s worst humanitarian crisis”.

But despite all this, several thousands of East Africans are still travelling there.

They risk their lives crossing the Red Sea, only to face possible detention on arrival.

So, why are they making this dangerous journey? And is it really worth it?

Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)

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