NewzA migrant vessel capsized off the coast of Djibouti near the port town of Obock between Thursday night and Friday morning, resulting in at least 139 confirmed deaths. The boat, which was carrying 305 individuals, was traveling from Djibouti toward Yemen when the incident occurred. Dozens of people remain missing, while more than 80 survivors—all identified as Ethiopian nationals—have been accounted for.
The tragedy highlights the ongoing risks faced by migrants attempting the perilous sea crossing from the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula. The United Nations and the International Organization for Migration have confirmed the details of the incident, which included children among the deceased.
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