The International Organization for Migration confirmed that 45 migrants drowned and dozens were missing near Bab al-Mandab.
The International Organization for Migration spokesman said: “Two boat sinking incidents off the coast of Djibouti resulted in the tragic death of 45 migrants, while dozens of others are still missing.” The missing persons.”
He added that the two boats had left Yemen earlier, and were carrying 310 migrants on board, before they sank.
He stressed that the rescue teams have so far been able to recover and save 32 survivors from the two boats, and the search for them continues. Missing survivors.
The Organization for Migration “supports government emergency services in search and rescue operations” on the sea corridor between the Horn of Africa and Yemen, which is considered one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world.
About 700 African migrants drowned and went missing during the past year. At a time when the Organization for Migration continues its efforts to voluntarily return thousands of African migrants from Yemen to their countries.