Migrant boat overturns off Djibouti, at least 139 people dead
The boat carried 305 migrants, more than 80 survived, and at least 84 are still missing.
The International Organization for Migration says at least 139 people, including children, have died. The boat carried 305 migrants when it capsized off the coast of Djibouti.
At least 84 people remain missing, and more than 80 survived. All of the survivors are Ethiopian nationals, the IOM said.
The boat was heading from Djibouti to Yemen when it capsized on Thursday night or Friday morning. This is one of the deadliest shipwrecks yet on the route from the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula.
Over 900 migrants died or went missing on the route last year, according to the IOM's Missing Migrants Project. IOM Director General Amy Pope said governments and donors should act before the next boat goes down.
- 305 migrants
- Passengers aboard
- At least 139, including children
- Deaths reported
- At least 84
- Still missing
- Over 900 died or went missing
- Route deaths last year
Why it mattersThe toll shows how many migrants still risk dangerous sea crossings in search of work and safety.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, as the crossing is far from Australia.
Corroborated bytheguardian.com
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