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16 Dead, 28 Missing, Including Children, as Asylum Seekers' Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti

Apr 23, 2024, 01:10 PM

A tragic incident occurred off the coast of Djibouti where a boat carrying 77 migrants, including children and asylum seekers, capsized, resulting in at least 16 deaths and 28 people missing. The boat, which was en route to a nearby destination, capsized just an hour after departure and a few kilometers from its destination. The United Nations migration agency, IOM, confirmed the casualties and reported the incident on Tuesday, although the exact date of the occurrence was not specified.