At Least 139 Dead in Djibouti Boat Disaster, UNICEF Says
UNICEF said on October 12 that at least 139 people, including 15 children, died after a migrant boat capsized off Djibouti. Just over 300 people were aboard and several remain missing. The toll may change as authorities clarify the aftermath.
Etleva Kadilli, UNICEF’s regional director for Eastern and Southern Africa, issued a statement on October 12 about a migrant boat disaster off Djibouti. The agency says at least 139 people died, including 15 children. The vessel carried just over 300 people, and several passengers are still missing.
The capsize occurred late last week; the new statement provides an official assessment of its consequences. The number of dead and missing may change as search and identification work continues. UNICEF’s statement does not set out a detailed voyage timeline, a confirmed route or the cause of the accident. Those details should not be inferred from it.
The agency called for protection of children and families who risk dangerous journeys in search of safety and opportunity. Behind the figures are relatives waiting for news and survivors who may need help. Responsible coverage requires attributing the numbers precisely and avoiding unverified claims. UNICEF says it will continue working with Djibouti’s government to protect children and families.
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