At least 68 African migrants killed after boat capsizes off Yemen, UN says
Summary
A boat carrying 154 Ethiopian migrants capsized off the coast of Yemen, resulting in 68 deaths and 74 missing people. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for migrants fleeing conflict and poverty to reach Gulf Arab countries. The International Organization for Migration reported that only 12 migrants survived the shipwreck.Key Facts
- A boat with 154 Ethiopian migrants sank in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen.
- 68 migrants died, and 74 are missing following the incident.
- 12 migrants survived the shipwreck.
- The shipwreck is part of a series where hundreds of migrants have died trying to reach wealthier nations.
- Yemen is a common route for migrants from East Africa despite ongoing conflict in the country.
- Migrants often travel on dangerous and overcrowded boats organized by smugglers.
- In March, two migrants died and 186 were missing after similar incidents.
- More than 60,000 migrants arrived in Yemen in 2024, a decrease from previous years due to increased patrolling.
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