At least 139 migrants lost their lives, including 15 children, when an overcrowded vessel tragically sank during the night between October 8 and 9 while attempting to cross from Djibouti to Yemen. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the majority of those aboard were Ethiopian nationals. The incident occurred off the coast north of Obock, with 84 individuals still missing as rescue operations continue. This devastating event underscores the ongoing dangers faced by migrants traversing the region’s perilous sea routes. Details by Morgan Ayre.
