Djibouti (Monitoring Desk): A boat carrying migrants from Djibouti to Yemen capsized, leaving 139 people dead, while 84 remain missing and 82 have been rescued.
According to the United Nations, a total of 305 migrants were aboard the boat at the time of the accident. Among those who lost their lives were 15 children.
The accident occurred near Obock, a coastal area of Djibouti. Rescue operations began as soon as the incident was reported, while the search for missing people is still underway.
The tragic incident highlights the serious consequences of the dangerous sea journeys undertaken by migrants traveling from Africa toward the Gulf region in search of a better future.