139 migrants died and 84 missing after boat sank off Djibouti
They publishedAt least 139 migrants dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti
12 Oct, 10:21Z139 dead after migrant boat capsizes near Djibouti
First reportSouth China Morning Post · 12 Oct, 01:05Z
Latest reportThe Independent · 12 Oct, 10:21Z
Span9 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
An overcrowded boat carrying 305 people capsized north of Obock, Djibouti, leaving 139 dead, 84 missing and 82 Ethiopian survivors.
Why
Most passengers were Ethiopian, highlighting dangerous crossings driven by poverty, insecurity and climate impacts, according to IOM.
Watch
IOM and Djiboutian authorities are aiding survivors in Obock as efforts continue to account for those still missing.
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Summary
- An overcrowded boat carrying 305 people capsized north of Obock, Djibouti.
- Initial toll was 109 dead and 116 missing; later updated to 139 dead and 84 missing.
- Most passengers were Ethiopian; 82 survivors were also reported, all Ethiopian.
- IOM and Djiboutian authorities provided emergency aid at a migrant center in Obock.
- IOM warns poverty, insecurity, and climate impacts push people to risky crossings.
Summary
- Boat carrying 305 migrants capsized off Djibouti's coast in east Africa.
- At least 139 dead, including children, according to IOM officials.
- 84 people remained missing; more than 80 survived, all Ethiopian nationals.
- Authorities say the vessel sank shortly after setting sail due to overcrowding.
- IOM warns deaths could rise; calls for safe, legal migration pathways.