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At least 70 migrant bodies recovered following boat sinkings off Yemen’s coast

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Aden, Yemen: At least 70 bodies of migrants were recovered on Monday from the coast near Yakhtul, north of Mokha, Yemen, according to a Yemeni government official.

This discovery follows reports from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) on Friday, which stated that 186 individuals were missing after four migrant boats capsized off the coasts of Yemen and Djibouti.

The official, who requested anonymity, noted that the death toll could rise as search operations continue along the coastline. Local fishermen have been assisting authorities in retrieving the bodies.

The IOM reported that the perilous route between the eastern Horn of Africa and Yemen claimed 558 lives in 2024, emphasising that “urgent action is needed to save lives.”

In 2024, UN reports indicated that 60,897 African migrants entered Yemen after undertaking hazardous sea journeys.

The maritime route from the Horn of Africa to Yemen is known for its extreme risks, with migrants often traveling in overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels operated by smugglers. Many aim to reach Gulf countries for employment opportunities.

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