139 migrants died and 84 missing after boat sank off Djibouti
An overcrowded boat carrying 305 people capsized north of Obock, Djibouti, leaving 139 dead, 84 missing and 82 Ethiopian survivors.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished01:05 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished01:05 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“At least 139 migrants dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti”
139 migrants died and 84 missing after boat sank off Djibouti
Key points
- An overcrowded boat carrying 305 people capsized north of Obock, Djibouti.
- Initial toll was 109 dead and 116 missing; later updated to 139 dead and 84 missing.
- Most passengers were Ethiopian; 82 survivors were also reported, all Ethiopian.
- IOM and Djiboutian authorities provided emergency aid at a migrant center in Obock.
- IOM warns poverty, insecurity, and climate impacts push people to risky crossings.
Other reports
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“Children among at least 139 dead after migrant boat capsizes”
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An overcrowded boat carrying 305 people capsized north of Obock, Djibouti, leaving 139 dead, 84 missing and 82 Ethiopian survivors.