139 people dead, including 15 children, after migrant boat capsizes
Summary
At least 139 people, including 15 children, died when a boat carrying over 300 migrants capsized near Djibouti, East Africa. More than 80 survivors, all Ethiopian, received medical and psychological help, while rescue efforts continue for about 84 missing people.Key Facts
- The boat was overcrowded and sank soon after leaving Djibouti on its way to Yemen.
- The disaster occurred between the night of October 8 and the morning of October 9, 2026.
- Migrants who died were buried in common graves without names.
- The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the incident and is helping survivors.
- Over 300 migrants were on board; most survivors are Ethiopian nationals.
- At least 84 people remain missing after the shipwreck.
- Tens of thousands of migrants use this dangerous route annually to seek work in Gulf countries.
- The shipwreck is one of the deadliest in this migration corridor in recent years.
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