More than 50 refugees and migrants die in boat sinking off Yemeni coast
Summary
At least 54 African refugees and migrants have died after their boat sank off the coast of Yemen. The vessel, which was carrying about 150 people, mainly from Ethiopia, capsized due to strong winds in the Arabian Sea. Rescuers have recovered bodies and continue to search for missing individuals under challenging conditions.Key Facts
- At least 54 people have died in a boat accident near Yemen.
- The boat was carrying approximately 150 people, mostly from Ethiopia.
- The accident occurred due to strong winds in the Arabian Sea.
- 12 survivors were taken to Shaqra Hospital in Yemen.
- Authorities are working on burial arrangements for the victims.
- The waterway between Yemen and the Horn of Africa is a heavily traveled but dangerous route for migrants.
- A truce in Yemen since April 2022 has eased some tensions, but many still flee African conflicts.
- The dangerous route has led to 558 deaths last year and over 2,000 disappearances in the past decade.
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