At least 139 migrants have died and 84 remain missing after a boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti, according to a United Nations agency.
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Key facts
- At least 139 people confirmed dead and 84 missing, a UN agency reported.
- The boat was carrying more than 300 people, with 305 on board according to the BBC.
- The vessel was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen when it capsized near Obock on Thursday night.
- Children are among the dead, the BBC reported.
- Search and rescue operations were conducted near Guhere.
At least 139 people have died and 84 are missing after a migrant boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti, a United Nations agency has reported.
The vessel was carrying more than 300 people when it capsized, according to Al Jazeera, which reported that search and rescue operations were carried out near Guhere.
According to the BBC, the boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night. The BBC reported that children are among those who died.
Sky News, citing the United Nations agency, reported that at least 139 migrants were confirmed dead and 84 remained missing following the disaster.
Authorities continued search and rescue operations in the aftermath.
Why it matters
The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen, a route used by migrants crossing the Gulf. With children among the dead and dozens still missing, the incident marks a significant loss of life, according to the UN agency cited by the outlets.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the boat capsize?
The boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti near the port town of Obock, with search and rescue operations conducted near Guhere, according to the BBC and Al Jazeera.
How many people were on board?
The boat was carrying more than 300 people, with 305 on board according to the BBC.
Where was the boat travelling?
The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen when it capsized on Thursday night, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
Al Jazeera: At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a migrant boat capsized.
- Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says
BBC World: The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.
- At least 139 dead, 84 missing as migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Al Jazeera: Search and rescue operations conducted after vessel carrying more than 300 people capsizes near Guhere.
- At least 139 dead and 84 missing after boat capsizes
Sky News: A boat has capsized off the coast of Djibouti leaving at least 139 migrants dead and 84 missing, a United Nations agency has reported.
- Children among at least 139 dead after migrant boat capsizes
Sky News: A boat has capsized off the coast of Djibouti leaving at least 139 migrants dead and 84 missing, a United Nations agency has reported.