From euronews · Nathan Rennolds · · 40s
Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Djibouti
At least 139 migrants died after a boat capsized off Djibouti coast, with 84 missing.
In brief
At least 139 migrants died after a boat capsized off Djibouti coast, with 84 missing. A migrant vessel sank near Djibouti on October 9, killing at least 139 people and leaving 84 missing. Originally reported by euronews.
Migrant Boat Capsizes
At least 139 migrants died after a boat capsized off Djibouti coast on October 9.
Survivors and Missing
84 migrants remain missing after the incident, with 80 survivors all from Ethiopia.
IOM Statement
The UN's International Organization for Migration reported 109 bodies recovered, including 52 men, 42 women, and 15 children.
The big picture
A migrant vessel sank near Djibouti on October 9, killing at least 139 people and leaving 84 missing.
