At least 139 dead as migrant boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a migrant boat capsized.

At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a migrant boat capsized.





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More than 2,700 Yemenis have fled to Djibouti, many making dangerous sea crossings to escape the conflict.
United Nations says 22 million people need humanitarian aid as conflict intensifies.
Italy’s defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.

Djibouti has appealed to the international community to help provide humanitarian assistance as thousand flee Yemen.
More than 2,500 Yemenis have arrived since last week, with Djibouti warning the number could rise to 10,000.

From aboard a Djiboutian naval vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, an Al Jazeera team is monitoring the situation.
Thousands making risky maritime journey to Djibouti as conflict between Yemen gov’t and Houthis intensifies.
The number of arrivals has reached 3,400 after a 48-hour surge, as Djibouti prepares for more.
Djibouti humanitarian situation worsens as Yemenis seek refuge
Houthi control of Bab al-Mandeb chokes Suez Canal revenues, triggers refugee flows, and exposes regional security gaps.