At least 109 people have died and over 116 are missing after a migrant boat capsized off Djibouti's coast.
Migrant boat capsizes near Djibouti
At least 109 people have died and more than 116 are missing following the capsizing of a migrant boat off the coast of Djibouti. The incident occurred during the night of October 8 to 9 near Guhere, north of the Djibouti city of Obock.Vessel carried 350 migrants
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the vessel, which was carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen, capsized in the area. The IOM is working with local authorities to provide emergency assistance to those affected.Children among the deceased
Among the deceased are at least 15 children, according to the United Nations. The IOM has confirmed that the majority of those on board were traveling from Djibouti to Yemen, a common route for migrants seeking better economic opportunities.Search and rescue ongoing
IOM teams are on the ground alongside local authorities to provide emergency assistance. The search for the missing continues, with efforts focused on the area where the boat capsized. More information will be available on BFMTV.com.
