At Least 34 Migrants Dead In Djibouti Boat Tragedy

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) says at least 34 people have drowned after a boat capsized off the coast of Djibouti.

According to the IOM, the boat which was operated by people smugglers, was carrying about 60 migrants escaping conflict in Yemen and who were on their way to Djibouti.

It however said the cause of the incident is not yet known.

IOM expressed concern over the tens of thousands of young African migrants who embark on the dangerous journey from their country to the Gulf States in search of work.

In addition the body stated that thousands of these Africans are now trapped in Yemen, with many living in dangerous conditions and who are now being forced to pay smugglers to get back home.

Last month, at least 20 migrants died after smugglers pushed 80 of them from a boat off the coast of Djibouti.

The so called Covid-19 pandemic has forced many of these job-seeking Africans to return to their countries because many borders had been closed and movement restricted.