Djibouti Boat Capsize Kills 139

A boat carrying 305 migrants capsized near Guhere off Djibouti while traveling to Yemen overnight on October 8–9. At least 139 people died, including 15 children; the IOMInternational Organization for Migrationintergovernmental organization said its official toll counts people buried by Djiboutian authorities, while other burials still await verification. The crossing from the Horn of Africa through Djibouti to Yemen is a heavily used but dangerous route for people seeking safety and work, often toward Gulf countries. IOM mission chief Alexandre Coissac called the disaster a devastating loss of life. The IOM said it was assisting 64 survivors in Obock. At least 84 people remained missing, and search-and-rescue operations continued.