139 Migrants Die As Overcrowded Yemen-Headed Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti
A boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti shortly after departing on October 8. The incident resulted in the deaths of 139 people.
Why it matters
This tragedy highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the extreme dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Gulf of Aden.
The migrants boarded the ship in the evening of October 8…
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