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19 Dead in Ethiopia Boat Tragedy

Capsized vessel on Tekeze River highlights ongoing regional instability and migration risks.

  • The boat sank while transporting passengers to a funeral in the Amhara region.
  • Seven survivors, including a child, were rescued and taken to hospitals.
  • Efforts to recover the remaining bodies are ongoing, with only two retrieved so far.
  • The region is experiencing significant conflict, contributing to dangerous migration attempts.
  • This incident follows a deadly landslide in southern Ethiopia that claimed over 250 lives.
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