# Migrant shipwreck off the Djibouti coast

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/migrant-shipwreck-off-the-djibouti-coast
> Updated: 2026-10-13T02:03:50.000Z. Sources: 195. Developments: 2.

A migrant vessel traveling from Djibouti toward Yemen capsized in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait near the port town of Obock during the night of October 8 to 9. The vessel was carrying between 305 and 350 people when it overturned, likely due to extreme overcrowding.

Updated figures indicate that at least 139 people have died in the shipwreck, which occurred near Guhere, north of Obock. Approximately 84 individuals remain missing, while at least 82 survivors have been accounted for. The migrants were primarily Ethiopian nationals.

Survivors have been receiving medical, food, and psychosocial support in Obock through the cooperation of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and local authorities. IOM Chief of Mission Alexandre Coissac described the event as a “devastating loss of life” and a “brutal reminder” of the dangers faced by migrants from the Horn of Africa attempting to reach Gulf nations for economic opportunities.

According to IOM data, more than 20,000 Ethiopians have arrived in Djibouti since September 10. The organization also reported that over 900 migrants have died or gone missing on this specific migration route so far in 2025.

## Claims

- At least 139 migrants died in a boat capsizing off the coast of Djibouti. (disputed by 2 sources)
- Approximately 84 people are missing following the incident. (disputed)
- At least 82 survivors have been accounted for. (disputed)
- The vessel was carrying approximately 305 people. (disputed)
- The shipwreck occurred near Guhere, north of Obock, during the night of October 8-9. (single source)
- The migrants were primarily of Ethiopian nationality. (single source)
- More than 900 migrants have died or gone missing on this route in 2025. (single source)
- Over 20,000 Ethiopians have arrived in Djibouti since September 10. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Djibouti migrant shipwreck leaves at least 139 dead

At least 139 migrants, primarily Ethiopians, died and dozens remain missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti while traveling toward Yemen.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/migrant-boat-capsizes-off-djibouti-coast-killing-over-100

### 2026-10-11: Djibouti migrant boat capsizes, killing at least 139 people

At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, died and 84 remain missing after a boat carrying 305 people capsized off the coast of Djibouti while traveling toward Yemen.

190 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/djibouti-shipwreck-kills-at-least-109-migrants

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