68 Ethiopian migrants died after vessel sank off Yemen’s southern coast

At least 68 Ethiopian migrants died and 74 remain missing after a vessel sank off Yemen’s southern coast on Sunday, according to the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The boat, carrying 154 people, capsized near Abyan governorate, where bodies have washed ashore. Only 12 survived. Despite ongoing conflict, Yemen remains a key transit route for migrants heading to Saudi Arabia. Ethiopian migrants face severe risks, including violence by warring factions. The incident underscores the perilous journeys migrants undertake in search of safety and opportunity in the Gulf region.