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flag Indian woman evacuated from Yemen’s Socotra Island amid conflict, returned safely to India on Jan. 7, 2026.

flag An Indian woman, Rakki Kishan Gopal, was evacuated from Socotra Island in Yemen on January 7, 2026, and returned safely to India after being stranded due to escalating conflict. flag She was flown to Jeddah via a special Yemenia flight and repatriated with assistance from Indian officials. flag The evacuation occurred amid intensified fighting between Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces and UAE-linked Southern Transitional Council (STC) troops in eastern governorates, disrupting air travel and stranding hundreds, including foreign tourists. flag Recent clashes led to the STC’s withdrawal from Mukalla, with some areas seeing limited resumption of civilian activity. flag Diplomatic efforts, including a planned peace forum in Saudi Arabia, are underway as both sides trade accusations and tensions persist. flag Air access across Yemen remains severely restricted.

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