Socotra
© Simon Clément

HADIBU - Travel influencers have discovered the island of Socotra. Although leisure travel to Yemen is strongly discouraged amid ongoing conflict, Socotra is portrayed online as a carefree destination — raising serious questions about the consequences for one of the world's most fragile ecosystems.

The war in Yemen seems far away on the paradise holiday island of Socotra. But Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are waging an increasingly intense battle for influence there. Young content creators and adventurous tourists, however, are flocking to the island in droves.

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