A boat carrying around 150 people, mostly Ethiopian refugees, capsized off the coast of Yemen due to strong winds, leading to the deaths of at least 54 individuals. Local health authorities reported 12 survivors who were taken to Shaqra Hospital. Rescue operations are still underway to locate the missing. The waterways between Yemen and the Horn of Africa are known for their perilous conditions. In 2024 alone, over 60,000 refugees and migrants are estimated to have arrived in Yemen, reflecting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region.
Rescue operations are ongoing to find dozens more missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Yemen, resulting in at least 54 confirmed deaths.
The boat, carrying approximately 150 people mainly from Ethiopia, overturned due to strong winds, highlighting the dangers refugees face on this perilous migration route.
Local health authorities confirmed that 12 survivors were rescued and taken to Shaqra Hospital while arrangements were being made to bury the deceased nearby.
The waterways between Yemen and the Horn of Africa remain a dangerous migration corridor, with the UN reporting over 60,000 arrivals in Yemen in 2024.
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