Traffickers Deliberately Capsize Boat, Killing 25 Near Comoros

A migrant vessel carrying around 30 people sank between Anjouan and Mayotte, with smugglers abandoning the passengers, according to survivors.

The boat capsized late Friday night, resulting in the deaths of at least 25 people, including women and children.
Survivors report that the traffickers intentionally sank the boat and fled on a separate speedboat, leaving passengers stranded.
Five survivors were rescued by local fishermen the following morning, while the majority of passengers remain unaccounted for.
The incident marks the third similar tragedy in the region within the past three months, highlighting ongoing migration risks.
Mayotte, a French department, attracts migrants from Comoros despite being France's poorest region due to its infrastructure and welfare benefits.