At least 139 migrants die in boat wreck between Djibouti and Yemen

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What happened

At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank on its way from Djibouti to Yemen on the night between October 8 and 9.

Key facts

  • At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank on its way from Djibouti to Yemen on the night between October 8 and 9.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:24:11 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. Saudi Arabia: Riyadh airport struck again by Yemen's Houthis

  4. Iran ‘deeply concerned’ over escalation between Houthis, Saudi Arabia

  5. Zelensky says surprised to hear about Trump's 'energy ceasefire' between Ukraine and Russia

  6. At least 139 migrants die in boat wreck between Djibouti and Yemen

  7. Giants Brigades lead southern Yemen fightback against the Houthis

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24