Death toll in Djibouti boat sinking reaches 139

Summary

The Hindu reports that the death toll from a boat sinking off Djibouti reached 139 after 30 more bodies were found. Survivors said the vessel, carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen, capsized north of Obock. Earlier, Fox News reported at least 139 dead and 84 missing, while RTE’s headline said 139 were killed but its report cited at least 109 dead, including 15 children, and about 116 missing.

Timeline

1. The Hindu

   17 Oct 2026, 11:16 UTCSource ↗

   The Hindu reports that the death toll rose to 139 after 30 more bodies were found, and that survivors said a vessel carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen capsized north of Obock.