At least 139 migrants die in boat wreck between Djibouti and Yemen

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At least 139 people, mostly Ethiopians, died and 84 were reported missing after an overcrowded migrant boat sank while traveling from Djibouti to Yemen. The vessel capsized off the coast near Obock on the night of October 8–9.

At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank on its way from Djibouti to Yemen on the night between October 8 and 9. The International Organization for Migration said most of the people were Ethiopian when the vessel capsized off north of the town of Obock. Details by Morgan Ayre.