🔴At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti
🔴At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti
The Hindu reports: Survivors said the vessel — which was carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen — capsized north of the Djibouti town of Obock.
The story is also being covered by France 24.
This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Djibouti, Yemen and Obock.
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- France · Europe
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- Djibouti, Yemen, Obock
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- France 24🔴At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti
- The Hindu109 migrants killed, 116 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti: UN
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