139 Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Djibouti
At least 139 people have lost their lives in a boat disaster off the coast of Djibouti, with search operations ongoing for dozens of missing migrants.
The UN migration agency has announced that 139 people, including 15 children, lost their lives and 84 people are missing after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Djibouti.
Disaster Off Djibouti
The death toll from the boat accident off the coast of Djibouti has risen to 139. Authorities in the region and international organizations are continuing rescue efforts following the accident.
Details of the Journey
The boat, carrying 305 people, capsized near the port town of Obock while heading from Djibouti towards Yemen. The majority of the passengers consisted of migrants trying to reach Gulf countries.
Survivors and the Missing
International Organization for Migration officials reported that approximately 82 people were rescued in the incident. While medical support is being provided to the surviving migrants, all of whom are Ethiopian citizens, search efforts for the 84 missing individuals continue.
Dangers on the Migration Route
Every year, thousands of migrants from East Africa risk the perilous maritime journey in hopes of finding security and employment. Similar tragedies highlight the scale of the risks along this route.