Many Dead or Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Djibouti
A migrant boat sank or capsized off the coast of Djibouti overnight. A United Nations agency said the boat was heading to Yemen.
The International Organization for Migration said at least 109 people were killed. At least 116 others were missing.
The United Nations said more than 200 people were dead or missing. At least 80 Ethiopians survived the incident.
15 children died. The International Organization for Migration is helping 64 survivors in Obock, Djibouti.
Search and rescue work continues. The route crosses the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Tens of thousands travel from the Horn of Africa through Djibouti. They hope to find safety and work in Yemen and Gulf countries.
Over 900 migrants died or went missing on this route in 2025. That count came from the International Organization for Migration.
Key Terms 2
- Bab el-Mandeb Strait A narrow sea passage between Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
- Horn of Africa The eastern corner of Africa, including Ethiopia and Somalia.