Two Migrant Boats Sink Off Djibouti Coast
Two Migrant Boats Sink Off Djibouti Coast

Two Migrant Boats Sink Off Djibouti Coast

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At least 45 migrants have died and dozens are missing after two vessels sank off the coast of Djibouti while carrying 310 people from Yemen. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) confirmed that 32 survivors have been rescued, with Djibouti's coast guard reporting a joint rescue operation that has saved a total of 115 individuals. The boats sank approximately 150 meters from a beach near Khor Angar, in a region known for dangerous migration routes across the Red Sea. This incident underscores the ongoing peril faced by thousands of migrants from Africa and beyond, who risk their lives seeking better opportunities in Europe. The IOM is assisting in search and rescue operations, emphasizing their commitment to finding the missing and ensuring survivor safety.

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