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At least 139 migrants dead in shipwreck off Djibouti
A boat carrying migrants sank off Djibouti, killing at least 139 people, with 84 missing and more than 80 rescued, according to the UN.
Why it matters
It is one of the deadliest migrant disasters on the route across the Gulf of Aden, highlighting the dangers faced by people fleeing the Horn of Africa.
Background
The so-called Eastern Route carries migrants, mostly from Ethiopia and Somalia, through Djibouti across the sea toward Yemen and the Gulf states. Overcrowded boats and smuggling networks make it one of the world's most dangerous migration corridors.
The story so far
- At least 139 migrants dead in shipwreck off Djibouti
- At least 139 migrants dead in shipwreck off Djibouti
Sources
- France 24 ↗October 11, 2026
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