Djibouti has called on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to place greater focus on the ongoing crises in Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen, warning that the humanitarian and security situations in the three regions require urgent and coordinated action from the Islamic world.
The appeal was made during discussions among OIC member states, where Djiboutian officials emphasized the need for stronger diplomatic engagement, humanitarian assistance, and collective efforts to address conflicts that continue to affect millions of people across the Middle East and Africa.
According to Djibouti, the Palestinian issue should remain at the forefront of the OIC’s agenda, particularly amid continuing violence, displacement, and humanitarian challenges in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The country reiterated its longstanding support for the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state in line with international resolutions and the two-state solution framework.
Djibouti also highlighted the devastating conflict in Sudan, which has plunged the country into one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises.
Fighting between rival military factions has displaced millions of people, disrupted essential services, and created severe shortages of food, medicine, and humanitarian aid.
Djiboutian representatives urged OIC members to intensify efforts aimed at supporting peace initiatives and providing assistance to affected civilians.
The situation in Yemen was identified as another urgent concern. Despite periods of reduced hostilities in recent years, Yemen continues to face significant humanitarian and economic challenges after more than a decade of conflict.
Millions remain dependent on international aid, while ongoing instability continues to threaten regional security, trade routes, and maritime activities in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Djibouti’s call comes at a time when the OIC is facing growing pressure to play a more active role in addressing conflicts affecting member states and Muslim communities worldwide.
The organization, which brings together 57 member countries, has frequently expressed support for peaceful conflict resolution, humanitarian relief efforts, and international cooperation on major global issues.
Officials from Djibouti argued that the scale of suffering in Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen demands sustained attention rather than short-term responses.
They stressed that political divisions and competing international priorities should not overshadow crises that continue to claim lives, displace families, and undermine regional stability.
The Horn of Africa nation also underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation among OIC member states to mobilize resources, coordinate diplomatic initiatives, and support mediation efforts where possible.
Djibouti has long advocated dialogue and regional cooperation as key tools for resolving conflicts and preventing further instability.
Analysts note that the three crises identified by Djibouti have broader regional and international implications.
The war in Sudan has affected neighboring countries through refugee flows and security concerns, while instability in Yemen has raised concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most important shipping corridors.
The Palestinian issue, meanwhile, remains one of the most enduring and politically sensitive conflicts on the international agenda.
Djibouti’s appeal reflects a broader effort by several OIC members to ensure that humanitarian emergencies and unresolved conflicts remain central to the organization’s discussions and policy priorities.
Whether the call translates into concrete action will depend on the willingness of member states to coordinate their diplomatic, financial, and humanitarian resources.
As conflicts continue to shape the political landscape across the Middle East and parts of Africa, Djibouti has urged the OIC to maintain a strong and unified focus on Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen, arguing that meaningful engagement is essential to advancing peace, stability, and humanitarian relief in the affected regions.