Shipwreck in Djibouti kills 139 people and leaves 84 missing
Boat with 305 people sank off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, en route to Yemen. Among the 139 dead are 15 children
TL;DR
- 139 migrants died, including 15 children, and 84 are missing after a shipwreck off Djibouti.
- The boat was carrying 305 people and was headed for Yemen when it capsized.
- 82 people survived, all of whom are Ethiopian.
- The International Organization for Migrations (IOM) is assisting 64 survivors.
- The Eastern Route is frequently used by migrants from East Africa seeking work and better living conditions in Gulf countries.
- Over 900 migrants have died or disappeared on this route in 2025, according to the IOM.