Dozens of Migrants Missing After Forced Overboard Near Djibouti

Smugglers reportedly compelled migrants to swim, resulting in at least 48 drownings and a large-scale rescue operation.

Two boats carrying 310 migrants from Yemen were involved in the incident off Djibouti's coast, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The Djiboutian coast guard reported that 115 survivors have been rescued, while search efforts continue for those still missing.
Conflicting reports exist about the number of missing individuals, with estimates ranging from 61 to 111.
The tragedy highlights the perilous journey migrants face, often forced into overcrowded and unsafe vessels by smugglers.
The Red Sea route is a known perilous path for migrants seeking better opportunities in Europe, exacerbated by regional conflicts such as the ongoing civil war in Yemen.