109 migrants, including 15 children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti
GENEVA (AP) — At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, have died after a boat with 305 on board capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa, the International Organization for Migration said on Sunday.
At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, tragically perished when a boat carrying 305 individuals capsized off the coast of Djibouti in East Africa, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The vessel was en route from Djibouti to Yemen when it capsized, either on Thursday night or Friday morning, as reported by the IOM.
Among the deceased were 52 men, 42 women, and 15 children. Over 80 survivors emerged from the disaster, while at least 116 others were still missing as of the IOM's statement. Migrants from the Horn of Africa frequently traverse Djibouti and cross the Bab el-Mandeb Strait towards Gulf countries in search of safety and employment prospects.
This migration pattern persists despite ongoing violence in Yemen. Alexandre Coissac, IOM Chief of Mission in Djibouti, expressed his grief over the "devastating loss of life," emphasizing the "stark reminder of the dangers faced by migrants along this migration route as they pursue economic opportunities."
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