45 Dead After Migrant Boats Sink Off Djibouti Coast

At least 45 people have tragically lost their lives after two migrant boats sank off the coast of Djibouti, according to a statement by the United Nations' International Organization for Migration (IOM).

The boats were carrying 310 migrants in total, with rescue efforts saving at least 32 people.

This incident is the latest in a series of deadly accidents involving migrants attempting to cross dangerous waters in search of safety and better opportunities.

Djibouti, located on the Horn of Africa and strategically positioned along the Red Sea, has become a significant transit point for migrants, particularly those fleeing violence, instability, and poverty in nearby countries like Yemen, Ethiopia, and Somalia.

Migrants typically risk their lives by attempting perilous sea journeys in overcrowded, unsafe boats to reach the Arabian Peninsula or Europe.

Djibouti's coastline is one of the main departure points for migrants trying to cross the Gulf of Aden, often heading towards Yemen despite its ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.