At least 139 migrants die after boat capsizes off Djibouti
A United Nations agency says at least 139 migrants died and dozens are missing after a boat carrying them from Djibouti to Yemen capsized on the night of October 8-9.
Casualties and survivors identified
Among the dead were 52 men, 42 women, and 15 children. More than 80 people survived the shipwreck, and all of them are Ethiopian nationals. The IOM stated that 84 individuals remain missing after the incident.
Location and vessel details
The boat capsized near Guhere, north of the port town of Obock. It was carrying about 305 people when it sank during the night of October 8-9. Survivor accounts indicate the vessel overturned while sailing toward Yemen.
Response and ongoing efforts
IOM teams are on the ground alongside local authorities to provide emergency assistance. Local officials are arranging burials for those who have died. Search and rescue operations continue as more information becomes available.
All 6 outlets report consistently
No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.
- Express Tribune
- France 24
- BBC News
- Dawn
- ABC News Australia
- South China Morning Post
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Express Tribune
139 migrants, including 15 children dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes, UN agency says
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France 24
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BBC News
Children among 109 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says
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Dawn
At least 139 migrants dead, including some children, after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes, UN agency says
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ABC News Australia
At least 139 migrants dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
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South China Morning Post
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