The ongoing conflict in Yemen has reshaped migration patterns across the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, creating interconnected stories of displacement, welcome, and unexpected cross-community solidarity that stretch across national borders. For nearly a decade, Yemen’s neighboring Djibouti has stood out as a rare accessible safe haven for Yemenis fleeing violence and economic collapse, offering a stark contrast to wealthy Gulf nations that remain largely closed off to most Yemeni refugees due to prohibitive visa costs and strict entry requirements.