The International Organization for Migration reported that at least 21 people lost their lives after a boat carrying dozens capsized off the coast of Djibouti in East Africa. Officials from the organization stated on Wednesday, April 24th, that at least 23 individuals remain missing following the incident, and search efforts are underway. The International Organization […]
The victims were crossing a flooded area from Madogo to Garissa town.
Twenty one migrants died and another 23 are missing after a boat carrying 77 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti, the second such incident in two weeks, the United Nations migration agency said on Tuesday. The boat's occupants included children, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a
Children among those killed in second fatal incident in two weeks close to the Horn of Africa, says UN agencyAt least 21 people have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti, the UN’s migration agency has said.It was the second fatal maritime accident in two weeks off the Horn of Africa nation, which lies on the perilous so-called eastern migration route from Africa to the Middle East. Continue reading
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