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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jamey Keaten and Claudia Ciobanu

Tragedy as at least 139 die after overcrowded boat capsizes off Djibouti

  • At least 139 people, including children, have died after an overcrowded boat carrying 305 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti .
  • More than 80 Ethiopian nationals survived the disaster, while at least 84 people remain missing as search and rescue operations continue.
  • The vessel set sail on 8 October heading towards Yemen before sinking close to the shore near Obock.
  • Surviving migrants are receiving medical and psychological assistance at an International Organization for Migration rescue centre.
  • The International Organization for Migration described the incident as a devastating loss of life and called on governments to establish safe and legal migration routes.

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