One hundred and nine people, including children, have died after a boat travelling from Djibouti to Yemen capsized off the coast of Djibouti, the United Nations said.
The vessel was carrying 350 people when it overturned near Obock, a port town in Djibouti, on Thursday night. The reported deaths include children, although no further details about their number or identities have been provided.
The incident represents a major loss of life among those travelling by sea between Djibouti and Yemen. The available information does not specify what caused the boat to capsize or provide details of any rescue or recovery operation.
The latest reported death toll stands at 109. No further information about the passengers, the vessel or the next steps following the incident has been supplied.
