At Least 86 Dead in Yemen Migrant Boat Tragedy

» Published: August 05 2025 at 21:04

At Least 86 Dead in Yemen Migrant Boat Tragedy
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The death toll after a migrant boat capsized off Yemen's southern coast on Saturday night is rising. On Tuesday, another 27 bodies were recovered.

This means that at least 86 people have died, according to the UN's migration organization IOM. Still, 132 people are missing.

The accident occurred near the town of Shoqra, a coastal town in southern Yemen. Most of the victims could not be identified and were buried near the beach.

According to IOM, many of the dead came from Ethiopia, including 14 women. Many migrants hope to reach Saudi Arabia or other Gulf countries via Yemen in search of work.

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