An overcrowded boat carrying migrants from Djibouti to Yemen capsized, resulting in at least 109 deaths and over 116 missing, according to the International Organization for Migration.
Key points
- The tragedy occurred during the night of October 8-9 near Guhere, north of the coastal city of Obock in Djibouti.
- The vessel was carrying roughly 350 people, primarily attempting to cross the Bab el-Mandeb strait toward the Arabian Peninsula.
- More than 80 survivors, all of whom are Ethiopian nationals, received emergency assistance including temporary shelter and healthcare.
- Among the 109 recovered bodies were 52 men, 42 women, and 15 children.
Why it matters
This disaster highlights the extreme perils faced by migrants traversing the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea corridor in search of economic opportunities in the Gulf states.
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