Children among 109 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says

🌐 BBC News (DJ) — 2026-10-11

A boat carrying about 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen capsized near Obock, leaving 109 dead, including children, according to the United Nations. The incident highlights the deadly risks faced by people making the sea crossing.

The boat was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 350 people on board, when it capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night.

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Children among 109 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN says

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