About 45 people were confirmed dead, as two vessels carrying migrants from Africa sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Djibouti, the U.N. migration agency said Tuesday.
The International Organization for Migration said the boats, carrying 310, departed from Yemen to Europe.
According to Djibouti’s coast guard, the tragedy struck some 150 meters (about 500 feet) off a beach near the northwest Khor Angar region. A joint rescue effort which began early Monday, with 115 survivors rescued so far
“We remain committed to finding the missing persons and ensuring the safety of the survivors,” the agency said in a statement posted on social media, with images of white body bags.
"We would like the support of not only the communities but also the donors to continue to support our migrant response plan," said IOM Regional Director for East, Horn and Southern Africa, Frantz Celestin.
"That would not only reduce the the likelihood of these migrants, these young women and men leaving, but also when they need us to be there for them, for us to provide that shelter, for us to provide the healthcare and some food and non-food items," the guard stated.
Every year, thousands of migrants from African, Middle Eastern and South Asian countries attempt irregular migration, risking their lives to reach continental Europe in search of a better life.
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