Djibouti clears fires from Ambouli cemetery
Minister Moumin Hassan Barreh announced the successful completion of a large-scale cleanup and security operation.
Djibouti's Minister of Waqf Affairs, Moumin Hassan Barreh, announced on November 7, 2026, that a large-scale cleanup and security operation at the Ambouli cemetery has successfully eliminated recurring fire hazards. The operation, ordered by President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, aimed to restore the sacred character of the burial ground.
The cemetery, spanning over 700,000 square meters across Ambouli's districts 7 and 7 bis, and Djebel, was cleared of thick vegetation that fueled fires. Homeless individuals who had occupied the space and turned it into a public dump were also removed. The Ministry of the Interior supported the Waqf department in this effort.
Minister Barreh stated that the operation preserves the memory of citizens laid to rest in the cemetery, which is intimately linked to Djibouti's history. He urged the public to cooperate with authorities in maintaining the site's cleanliness and security.
Why it mattersThe Ambouli cemetery, a place of rest for Djiboutians and a site linked to the nation's history, was cleared of fire hazards and squatters.