At least 139 people, including children, have died after a boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off Djibouti's coast. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the incident on Sunday. According to survivor accounts, the boat sank near Guhere, north of Obock—a port town in Djibouti—during the night of October 8-9.
Key Takeaways
A boat carrying more than 300 migrants capsized off Djibouti's coast, resulting in at least 139 deaths and leaving 84 missing. Survivors are receiving medical and psychological support.
- At least 139 people died after a migrant boat capsized near Guhere, north of Obock
- The vessel carried over 300 migrants from Djibouti to Yemen
- More than 80 survivors, all Ethiopian nationals, were rescued
- Authorities continue search and rescue operations as the death toll may rise
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High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Death Toll | Broad Agreement | At least 139 dead, including children | |
| Missing Persons Count | Broad Agreement | 84 people missing after the capsizing | |
| Survivors' Nationality | Broad Agreement | All survivors are Ethiopian nationals |
Death Toll
Broad AgreementAt least 139 dead, including children
Missing Persons Count
Broad Agreement84 people missing after the capsizing
Survivors' Nationality
Broad AgreementAll survivors are Ethiopian nationals
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The official death toll represents only those buried by authorities. Others were buried by fellow migrants but will not be added to the count until verified. Alexandre Coissac, IOM Chief of Mission in Djibouti, described the situation as devastating, noting that victims were buried without names in common graves.
The boat was traveling from Djibouti to Yemen when it capsized. More than 80 people survived, all Ethiopian nationals. The IOM stated that the vessel had 305 people on board and warned that the death toll could still rise. Rescue work continued as fears grew for the missing.
The migrants were seeking economic opportunities in wealthier Gulf nations despite escalating fighting in Yemen. Tens of thousands of migrants from the Horn of Africa travel through Djibouti annually, facing dangers such as accidents at sea and trafficking.
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