3 October 2024

Two boats carrying migrants sink in the Red Sea off Djibouti’s coast killing 45, UN says

By Redoy K

Two migrant vessels capsized off Djibouti’s coast in the Red Sea, resulting in 45 deaths. The boats, carrying 310 people from Yemen, were part of irregular migration attempts to Europe. While the UN’s International Organization for Migration reported 32 survivors, Djibouti’s coast guard claimed 115 people were rescued. Search and rescue operations continue near the Khor Angar region, about 150 meters offshore.READ FULL