Tragic Misery at Sea: Over 100 Migrants Missing Near Djibouti

Over 100 migrants are missing after being forced by smugglers to jump into the sea off Djibouti. The U.N. migration agency reported that two boats left Yemen for Djibouti with 310 passengers. So far, 45 bodies have been recovered, and 154 people have been rescued.

Tragic Misery at Sea: Over 100 Migrants Missing Near Djibouti
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More than 100 migrants are missing after smugglers forced them to jump into the sea off Djibouti's coast, according to the U.N. migration agency.

The incident involved two boats that departed from Yemen, carrying a total of 310 passengers towards Djibouti. The International Organization for Migration revealed that search and rescue efforts had resulted in the recovery of 45 bodies and the rescue of 154 individuals.

These tragic events highlight the severe risks faced by migrants in the region as they attempt perilous journeys in search of safer conditions and better opportunities.

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