139 Migrants Die in Shipwreck off Djibouti Coast

A boat carrying approximately 350 migrants capsized near the coast of Djibouti, resulting in at least 139 deaths, including 15 children. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), 82 people survived the incident, and search and rescue efforts are ongoing for the 84 individuals still missing. All survivors identified are Ethiopian nationals. The boat was attempting to cross the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to reach Yemen, a route often taken by migrants fleeing poverty and instability. So far in 2025, over 900 migrants have lost their lives on this dangerous maritime route.