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Djibouti· DjiboutiMigrant Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti Coast, Over 130 Dead
A boat carrying migrants from Djibouti to Yemen capsized, resulting in at least 139 deaths, including children, and dozens missing, prompting calls for safer migration routes.
Background
The waters between Djibouti and Yemen are a perilous route for migrants, many fleeing conflict and poverty in the Horn of Africa, attempting to reach Gulf nations. This dangerous journey often involves overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels, leading to frequent tragedies and significant loss of life.
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Migrant boat capsizes off Yemen coast, 139 dead
First report 37m agoLast update 37m agoNews reports confirm a tragic incident where a migrant boat capsized, leading to a significant loss of life.
Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti Coast, Over 130 Dead
First report 6h agoLast update 2h agoMultiple sources report the tragic capsizing of a migrant boat off Djibouti, detailing the high number of deaths and missing persons, mostly Ethiopian migrants.
Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti, Killing 139 En Route to Yemen
First report 5h agoLast update 2h agoMultiple reports confirm the tragic capsizing of the migrant boat, detailing the high number of deaths, missing persons, and survivors.
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