A boat carrying hundreds of migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti, leaving at least 109 people dead and more than 100 missing, according to a United Nations agency. Search and rescue operations are under way.
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Key facts
- A United Nations agency reported at least 109 migrants dead after the boat capsized.
- More than 116 people were reported missing, according to the UN agency.
- The boat was carrying more than 300 people, with the BBC reporting 350 on board.
- The vessel was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.
- Children were among the dead, according to the BBC.
A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti, leaving at least 109 people dead and more than 100 missing, a United Nations agency has reported.
According to Sky News, the vessel capsized leaving 109 migrants dead and more than 116 missing. Reports on the toll have varied, with one account citing at least 139 dead and 84 missing, underlining that figures remained provisional as recovery efforts continued.
Al Jazeera reported that the vessel was carrying more than 300 people when it capsized near Guhere, and that search and rescue operations were conducted following the disaster.
The BBC reported that the boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 350 people on board when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night. Children were among those who died, according to the BBC.
The full death toll was not yet known, with more than 100 people reported missing as authorities worked to account for survivors.
Why it matters
With more than 100 people still reported missing, the final death toll could rise further as recovery efforts continue.
Frequently asked questions
How many people died in the Djibouti boat capsize?
A United Nations agency reported at least 109 migrants dead, with more than 116 missing. One account cited a higher figure of at least 139 dead and 84 missing, indicating the toll remained provisional.
Where was the boat travelling?
According to the BBC, the boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 350 people on board when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.
How many people were on board the boat?
Al Jazeera reported the vessel was carrying more than 300 people, while the BBC reported 350 people were on board.
Timeline
- Children among 109 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says
BBC World: The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 350 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.
- At least 109 dead, over 100 missing as migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti
Al Jazeera: Search and rescue operations conducted after vessel carrying more than 300 people capsizes near Guhere.
- 109 dead, more than 116 missing, after ship capsizes off coast of Djibouti, UN agency says
Sky News: A ship has capsized off the coast of Djibouti, leaving 109 migrants dead and more than 116 missing, a United Nations agency has reported.
- At least 139 dead and 84 missing after boat capsizes off coast of Djibouti, UN agency says
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.
- 109 dead after ship capsizes off coast of Djibouti, UN agency says
Sky News: A ship has capsized off the coast of Djibouti, leaving 109 migrants dead and more than 116 missing, a United Nations agency has reported.