At least 139 migrants dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti coast
Summary
At least 139 migrants died and dozens more are missing after a boat carrying over 300 people capsized near Djibouti’s coast. The migrants, mainly Ethiopians, were traveling from Djibouti to Yemen when the overcrowded boat sank, making it one of the deadliest shipwrecks in the area recently.Key Facts
- The boat had about 305 migrants on board and sank shortly after leaving Djibouti on October 8.
- At least 139 people have been confirmed dead, though the number may be higher as some bodies have been buried without official counts.
- Around 84 people remain missing, and over 80 survived, all Ethiopian nationals.
- The migrants were heading from the Horn of Africa toward Yemen, seeking work in Gulf countries.
- Survivors have been taken to a rescue center in Obock, Djibouti, to receive medical and psychological help.
- This crossing is dangerous but still used by many migrants every year despite ongoing fighting in Yemen.
- In 2023, over 900 migrants died or went missing on this route, according to IOM data.
- The International Organization for Migration urges safer legal migration paths to prevent such tragedies.
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