Death of 20 Ethiopian migrants after their boat capsized in Dhubab district, west of Taiz

She noted that conflict, climate change and lack of economic opportunities push most Ethiopian migrants to travel through Yemen to reach the Gulf states, but they end up exposed to exploitation, violence and life-threatening conditions along the way.

IOM said it continues to provide critical support to migrants along major migration routes in Yemen, including health care, food, shelter and specialized protection services.

However, the scale of the needs far exceeds the available resources. Strengthened international cooperation, increased funding and a collective commitment to safe migration are essential to prevent further tragedies and save lives.

As the humanitarian crisis in Yemen worsens, the international organization reiterated its call to donors and partners to step up efforts to protect vulnerable migrants and address the root causes of irregular migration.

She also stressed that concerted action is necessary to ensure that migrants do not have to risk their lives in search of safety and dignity.