Brief Published (Dubai time, UTC+4) · event date: 2026-10-08
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, died in the sinking of an overloaded boat off the coast of Djibouti on the night of October 8-9, according to France 24.
Among the 305 passengers, the majority were from Ethiopia and were attempting to reach Yemen, despite the ongoing conflict, hoping to continue their journey toward Gulf countries.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has called for enhanced protection of migrants and the development of safe and legal migration pathways.
