Al Jazeera · 2026-10-12
• What happened: At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off Djibouti en route to Yemen. The disaster highlights th... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off Djibouti en route to Yemen. The disaster highlights the dangers of the Eastern Route, where more than 900 people died or went missing in 2025.
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