GENEVA: Over 49 migrants have died, and 140 are missing after their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen, the UN migration agency reported on Tuesday. The International Organisation of Migration (IOM) stated that the boat departed from Somalia with 260 migrants on board, including Somalis and Ethiopians. The tragic incident occurred on Monday near Alghareef Point in Yemen’s Shabwah governorate. The victims included 31 women and six children, IOM noted. “This tragedy highlights the urgent need for collective action to tackle migration challenges and ensure migrant safety,” said Mohammedali…
Boat capsize off Yemen claims over 49 lives, 140 missing
