Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Yemen Boat Sinking: 68 Dead, 74 Missing After Capsizing
A boat carrying people from Ethiopia to Yemen sank near the coast.
Sadly, at least 68 people died, and many are still missing.
The boat was traveling in bad weather.
Rescue teams are working hard, but the situation is very serious.
These migrants were trying to reach other countries for a better life, but sometimes these journeys are dangerous.
The UN says many migrants face exploitation and other problems.
A boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Yemen, leading to at least 68 deaths.
The vessel capsized near Abyan province amid adverse weather conditions.
Rescue teams have recovered 68 bodies and saved 12 survivors.
Around 74 people remain missing following the incident.
The migrants, primarily from Ethiopia, were attempting to reach Gulf countries.
- Who
- Mostly Ethiopian migrants.
- What
- A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Yemen, resulting in at least 68 deaths and dozens missing.
- When
- Sunday, around 11 pm local time.
- Where
- Off the coast of Abyan province, Yemen.
- Why
- Migrants were attempting to reach Gulf countries for better opportunities.
- Deaths Confirmed
- 68
- Missing
- 74
- Survivors
- 12
- Location
- Off the coast of Yemen, near Abyan province
- Origin of Migrants
- Ethiopian
- Cause
- Severe weather conditions
Sources
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