Somali refugees in Aden face poverty and instability

In Aden, Yemen, the al-Basateen district is home to over 40,000 people, mostly of Somali origin, who arrived as refugees in the 1990s. Residents face harsh living conditions with limited job opportunities, relying on daily labor for income. Children are also forced to work to support their families. The area lacks basic services and aid has declined, exacerbating poverty. Many residents feel a sense of “suspended belonging”, torn between memories of Somalia and life in Yemen. The ongoing civil war in Yemen has further worsened conditions for migrants and refugees, with limited support from aid organizations.

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