At least nine people dead, dozens missing as boat sinks off Djibouti coast

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Faisal AliMarch 26, 2026 at 10:21 PM

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A boat carrying over 300 migrants and refugees sank off the coast of Djibouti on Tuesday, resulting in at least nine deaths and 45 missing individuals. The Djiboutian coastguard launched a rescue operation, saving 266 Ethiopian nationals who are now receiving support from the IOM. The incident occurred near Guehere, along the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a known perilous migration route. The IOM warns that this shipwreck may be the first of many this year, as the hot season brings rougher seas and stronger winds, increasing the risks for migrants. A judicial investigation has been opened to determine the circumstances of the sinking.

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Key Claims (5)

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All those rescued were Ethiopian nationals.

factual — IOM100% confidence

Rescue teams pulled 266 survivors from the water.

factual — Djiboutian coastguard100% confidence

The Djiboutian coastguard launched an emergency operation after a boat carrying 320 people went down near Guehere.

factual — Djiboutian coastguard100% confidence

At least nine people have died, and 45 others are missing, after a boat sank off the coast of Djibouti.

factual — International Organization for Migration (IOM)100% confidence

This tragic shipwreck may sadly mark the first of many incidents this year.

prediction — Tanja Pacifico, IOM70% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Yemen 40% Guehere 40% Obock 50% Bab al-Mandeb Strait 60% Tanja Pacifico 60% Ethiopian 70% International Organization for Migration ×280% Djibouti ×590%

Keywords

boat sinking 100% migrants 90% refugees 80% djibouti 80% rescue operation 70% international organization for migration 60% maritime disaster 50% bab al-mandeb strait 50% ethiopian nationals 40%

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Djibouti

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