At least 109 migrants dead, 116 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti

AI-generated briefing · First published 2026-10-11 21:55:42 UTC

A boat carrying migrants from Djibouti to Yemen sank overnight on October 8-9, killing at least 109 people, including 15 children, and leaving 116 missing.

At least 109 migrants died, including 15 children, and 116 remain missing after a boat carrying about 350 people capsized near Obock, Djibouti, on the night of October 8-9, the International Organization for Migration said. More than 80 survivors, all Ethiopian nationals, were rescued, and Djiboutian authorities continue search operations. [1] [2] [3] [4]

The IOM said the vessel was heading to Yemen via the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. IOM Chief of Mission Alexandre Coissac called the loss "devastating" and urged donors to support rescue and aid efforts. The agency noted poverty, insecurity and climate impacts drive migrants despite regional instability. [1] [2] [3]

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1. 🔴At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti

   France 24 English · 2026-10-11 09:43:01 UTC · Full text

2. At least 109 dead, over 100 missing as migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti

   Al Jazeera · 2026-10-11 11:34:40 UTC · Full text

3. A migrant boat sank off the coast of Djibouti with the UN reporting over 200 people dead or missing

   DW English · 2026-10-11 11:35:00 UTC · Full text

4. 一移民船在吉布提外海倾覆 109人死亡 116人失踪

   RFI Chinese · 2026-10-11 20:28:05 UTC · Full text

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