Djibouti Migrant Boat Tragedy: 139 Dead, Dozens Missing After Vessel Capsizes Off East African Coast
A devastating migrant boat disaster has left at least 139 people dead and around 84 missing after a vessel carrying more than 300 migrants capsized while travelling from Djibouti to Yemen. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the tragedy occurred near Guhere, north of the port town of Obock, during the night of October 8-9. Women, men and children were among those onboard, with at least 15 children reported among the dead.
