A boat carrying 305 migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti, resulting in the confirmed deaths of at least 109 people, including 15 children, according to the International Organization for Migration. The vessel was en route from Djibouti to Yemen when the incident occurred sometime Thursday night or Friday morning. This tragedy highlights the dangerous journeys migrants undertake, often seeking better opportunities or refuge. The International Organization for Migration expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and reiterated the urgent need for increased protection and support for vulnerable migrants. Details surrounding the cause of the capsizing remain limited, but the incident underscores the risks associated with sea crossings in the region. This latest disaster adds to the growing number of migrant fatalities on the route between the Horn of Africa and Yemen.

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