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Migrant boat capsizes off Djibouti, death toll disputed between 109 and 139
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Summary
A boat carrying 305 people from Djibouti to Yemen capsized near the port town of Obock on Thursday night. The UN's International Organization for Migration said 139 people died, including 15 children, while other reports attributed to the UN agency cite a toll of 109, also including 15 children. Dozens remain missing. The agency called it among the deadliest shipwrecks on the route.
Left-leaning
- Over 100 Migrants Are Dead After Boat Capsizes Near DjiboutiNew York Times · Oct 11, 2:57 PM
Center
- 109 migrants, including 15 children dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes, UN agency saysReuters · Oct 11, 6:24 AM
- 15 children killed in deadly migrant boat disaster off DjiboutiNewsweek · Oct 11, 11:09 AM
- Children among 139 dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti, UN saysBBC News · Oct 11, 11:32 AM
- 139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off DjiboutiAssociated Press · Oct 11, 1:41 PM
Right-leaning
- 109 Migrants, Including 15 Children, Die after Boat Capsizes off DjiboutiNewsmax · Oct 11, 7:01 AM