Over 225 migrants drown to death in the Gulf of Aden after their boat capsizes near Djibouti
At least 109 people, including 15 children, have died by drowning at the intersection of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
This was after an overcrowded boat they were riding on capsized and sank off the coast of Djibouti.
The vessel is said to have been carrying nearly 400 migrants who were escaping to Yemen, when it went under water in the red sea.
More than 116 other passengers who were on the marine vessel are still missing, at least, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The tragedy reportedly happened overnight between October 8 and 9, 2026, near Guhere area, located north of the port town of Obock.
It seems the doomed boat was travelling towards Yemen.
The vessel was carrying approximately 350 people, most of them being Ethiopian nationals who are notorious for fleeing from their country through whichever means available.
Reports reveal that at least some 80 people managed to survive the ordeal, but the search for those missing continues.
Humanitarian associations remind that, behind these numbers of victims and survivors there are human beings who have or had families, dreams and hopes for a better future.
Among the victims were children whose lives ended before they had a chance to grow up and realize their potential.
Many migrants risk dangerous sea journeys in search of safety, employment and better opportunities. Others simply try to escape from atrocities in their countries of origin.
While some may make it to the other end, most usually never reach their destinations, turning their journeys into a series of heartbreaking tragedies.
On the other hand, Djibouti, where the marine incident reportedly occurred, is officially known as the Republic of Djibouti and a country located in the Horn of Africa.
It is bordered by Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the southwest, Eritrea in the north, and both the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the east.
The country has an area of 23,200 square kilometers.