At least 139 migrants die in boat wreck between Djibouti and Yemen
Summary
At least 139 migrants died and 84 went missing after an overcrowded boat sank between Djibouti and Yemen on the night of October 8-9. Most of the migrants were Ethiopian, and the accident happened near the town of Obock.Key Facts
- The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen.
- The incident occurred on the night between October 8 and 9, 2026.
- At least 139 migrants died in the sinking.
- Among the dead were 15 children.
- Around 84 migrants are still missing after the sinking.
- Most of the migrants on board were from Ethiopia.
- The International Organization for Migration reported the accident.
- The boat capsized off the coast north of Obock town.
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