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At Least 109 Dead After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti
A boat carrying migrants from Djibouti to Yemen capsized at sea overnight on October 8–9.
At least 109 people died, including 15 children.
More than 116 people were reported missing.
The reports give different estimates of how many people were aboard: about 305 in one account and about 350 in another.
More than 80 people survived, according to one report.
The boat went down north of Obock, near Guhere.
Djiboutian authorities continued looking for people and helping survivors.
The International Organization for Migration said this journey is dangerous and asked for more help with rescue and emergency aid.
At least 109 migrants died, including 15 children, after a boat capsized off Djibouti.
More than 116 people were reported missing after the overnight wreck on October 8–9.
The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen; reports differed on whether it carried about 305 or 350 people.
Survivors placed the capsize north of Obock, with one report specifying the area near Guhere.
Djiboutian authorities continued search and rescue efforts, while IOM teams provided emergency assistance.
- Who
- Migrants aboard a boat travelling from Djibouti to Yemen; at least 109 died and more than 116 were reported missing.
- What
- A migrant boat capsized, causing deaths and leaving people missing.
- Where
- Off Djibouti, north of Obock and near Guhere, according to one report.
- When
- Overnight on October 8–9; the IOM reported the toll on Sunday.
- Why
- The boat was travelling toward Yemen; the IOM said migrants make the crossing while seeking economic opportunities.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least 109, including 15 children
- Missing
- More than 116
- People aboard
- Reported as about 305 in one article and about 350 in another
- Survivors
- More than 80, according to one report; all were Ethiopian nationals
- Route
- Djibouti to Yemen
- Location
- Off Djibouti, north of Obock; one report specified near Guhere
- Response
- Djiboutian authorities continued search and rescue; IOM teams provided emergency assistance
- IOM appeal
- More support for search and rescue and life-saving aid
Quotes
Alexandre Coissac
IOM chief of mission in Djibouti
“This is a devastating loss of life. Our thoughts are with the survivors and the families who have lost loved ones or remain without news of their relatives.”
firstpost.com
“This tragedy is a stark reminder of the dangers faced by migrants along this migration corridor as they seek economic opportunities.”
telegraphindia.com
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