According to reporting by BBC News, at least 139 people, including children, have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti.
The vessel was travelling from Djibouti to Yemen with 305 people on board when it overturned near the port town of Obock on Thursday night, according to the United Nations.
United Nations officials confirmed the casualty numbers following the tragic maritime disaster.
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📷 At Least 139 Dead After Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti Coast, UN Reports
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