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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

Hundreds of tourists stranded on Yemeni island after violent clashes ground flights

Socotra is known for its distinctive dragon blood trees, biodiversity and beaches - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Hundreds of international tourists have been stranded on a Yemeni island after violent clashes on the mainland grounded flights.

Around 400 people are stuck on Socotra, a Unesco heritage site in the Indian Ocean, following New Year’s Eve celebrations last week.

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