The ASR program began in 2017 in response to demand from refugees for UNHCR help in returning home. Yemen currently hosts over 270,000 refugees, the vast majority of whom (256,363) are Somali.
UNHCR Waxa ay sheegtay in Sanadkii 2017-ka ay soo celisaydad ka badan 2,000 halka sanadkaan ay soo celiyeen 1,321 qof oo Soomaali oo ay ku jiraan 166 qof oo soo gaaray magaalada Berbera.