Somalis in Yemen

Somalis in Yemen
SomaliaYemen
Total population
500,000 (46,750 refugees)
Regions with significant populations
Aden, Sana'a, Ibb, Lahj Governorate
Languages
Somali, Arabic
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Oromo, Afar, Saho, and other Cushitic-speaking peoples

Somalis in Yemen make up the historical Somali population in Yemen. Around 500,000 Somalis live in Yemen, of which 46,750 are refugees.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Gramer, Robbie (17 March 2017). "Apache Helicopter Guns Down Boat Full of Somali Refugees Fleeing Yemen". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 24 April 2020.
  2. ^ Khalaf, Mysa (10 September 2023). "UNHCR: Over 6,200 Somali Refugees Voluntarily Returned Home from Yemen Since 2017". VOA. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Somalia Refugee Crisis Explained". Oxfam International. July 17, 2023. Retrieved 30 September 2023.