The story so far · 2 days, October 11 to 12, 2026
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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.
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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.
Sources: France 24 · See it on the globe
A boat carrying migrants sank off Djibouti, leaving at least 139 dead and 84 missing, according to UN figures cited by AFP. More than 80 people were rescued.
Why it matters: It is one of the deadliest migrant disasters on the route linking the Horn of Africa with Yemen and the Gulf.
Sources: AFP via France 24 · See it on the globe