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139 people dead, including 15 children, after migrant boat capsizes

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

"What is terrible is that they were buried with no names, in a common grave, like in a war situation," a U.N. official said.

Key facts

  • Reported by CBS News and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:45:43 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. At least 139 migrants dead, 84 missing after overcrowded boat capsizes off Djibouti

  2. At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes

  3. 139 people dead, including 15 children, after migrant boat capsizes

  4. Lebanon’s PM vows investigation after explosives-laden truck seized at checkpoint

  5. Saudi airport stays shut as Houthi attacks kill 20 people in a week

  6. Global travel warnings after Iran-backed Houthi militants strike Riyadh airport

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