Tragic Boat Capsizing Claims 49 Lives Off Yemen Coast

The U.N. migration agency reported on Tuesday that at least 49 migrants tragically lost their lives and 140 remain missing after a boat capsized off Yemen's coast. The boat, which was traveling from Somalia, carried Somali and Ethiopian passengers. Among the deceased were 31 women and six children.

The U.N. migration agency said on Tuesday that at least 49 migrants had died and 140 others remained missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen, revising higher an earlier toll from local officials.

The boat travelling from Somalia was carrying Somali and Ethiopian passengers, the International Organization of Migration statement said. Among the dead were 31 women and six children, it said.