109 migrants, including 15 children, died after a boat capsized off Djibouti, according to the United Nations' International Organization for Migration. The incident occurred near Guhere, off Djibouti's eastern coast, during the night of 8-9 October. The vessel, carrying 300 people from Djibouti to Yemen, sank, leaving over 116 missing.
The boat capsized near Obock, Djibouti, with 350 people on board. Survivors include 80 Ethiopian nationals, while 109 bodies were recovered, with 15 children among the deceased. Djiboutian authorities continue search and rescue operations, providing medical care to survivors and arranging burials for the deceased.
The IOM reported over 20,000 migrants arriving in Djibouti from Ethiopia since September 10. The incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants along the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical route for those seeking economic opportunities in the region. The renewed conflict in Yemen and instability in the Middle East exacerbate the risks for migrants traveling through this corridor.