
Yemen Rift Strands Hundreds of Tourists on Island
Hundreds of tourists, primarily from Russia and Poland, are stranded on the Yemeni island of Socotra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, due to flight cancellations stemming from escalating tensions between Yemen's government and separatist factions. This disruption highlights the broader geopolitical complexities of the region, where a proxy conflict between Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E. is impacting international tourism and access to this unique ecosystem. Evacuation efforts are underway with the assistance of Yemenia Airways, rerouting flights through Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
















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