# Djibouti Shipwreck Death Toll Rises to 139

> UN reports 139 migrant deaths as 84 remain missing after boat capsized off Djibouti.
- Title: Djibouti Shipwreck Death Toll Rises to 139 · Allafrica
- Summary: UN reports 139 migrant deaths as 84 remain missing after boat capsized off Djibouti. At least 139 migrants died in a Djibouti shipwreck with 84 missing, per…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610120016.html
- Published: 2026-10-12T02:53:40+00:00
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## Shipwreck Death Toll
At least 139 migrants died after their boat capsized off Djibouti, with 84 people still missing.
## Toll Rose from 109
The death toll rose from 109 after the bodies of 30 more people were recovered.
## Boat Carrying 305 Migrants
The boat was carrying 305 people from Djibouti towards Yemen when it went down near Guehere.
## 82 Survivors
About 82 people survived the shipwreck near Guehere, north of Obock.
## Deadliest Eastern Route
IOM described it as one of the deadliest shipwrecks recorded on the Eastern Route.
## Overlapping Emergencies
IOM's chief of mission in Djibouti said the country faces 'overlapping emergencies' with migrants stranded.
## UN Resident Coordinator
The UN Resident Coordinator in Djibouti expressed deep sadness over the loss of at least 139 lives, including children.
## Key takeaway

At least 139 migrants died in a Djibouti shipwreck with 84 missing, per UN migration agency.