Two boats carrying migrants sank off the coast of Djibouti in the Red Sea, resulting in the deaths of 45 people, the U.N. migration agency confirmed on Tuesday. The vessels had departed from Yemen, carrying a total of 310 migrants, before capsizing near the Khor Angar region, approximately 150 meters from the shoreline, according to Djibouti’s coast guard.
Rescue efforts, which began early Monday, are ongoing. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) stated that 32 survivors have been pulled from the water, while Djibouti’s coast guard reported 115 individuals were rescued. The IOM, involved in the search and rescue mission, said it remains dedicated to finding the missing and ensuring the well-being of the survivors.
The incident highlights the dangers faced by thousands of migrants from Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia, who undertake perilous sea journeys each year, often using overcrowded boats provided by smugglers These migrants risk their lives in the hopes of reaching Europe, with tragic incidents like this one underscoring the ongoing crisis.
