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Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says

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What happened

The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.

Key facts

  • The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:32:23 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
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  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

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  2. At least 139 dead and 84 missing after boat capsizes

  3. Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says

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