A migrant vessel sank off the coast of Yemen, resulting in sixty-eight fatalities among the 154 Ethiopian nationals on board, with 74 still unaccounted for. Authorities in the Abyan region are conducting search and rescue operations, and twelve survivors have been reported. Yemen is a transit hub for migrants seeking better opportunities in wealthier Arab nations, despite the ongoing civil conflict. Ethiopian migrants face significant dangers due to attacks from Houthi forces. Reports reveal that 60,000 migrants journeyed to Yemen in 2024, emphasizing the dangers of this migration route.
The vessel carrying African migrants sank off the coast of Yemen, leading to the deaths of sixty-eight out of 154 passengers, with 74 still missing.
Despite the civil war, Yemen remains a popular transit country for Ethiopian migrants aiming for wealthier Arab nations, primarily Saudi Arabia.
The journey across Yemen poses dangers due to the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and the Yemeni government, which has previously targeted Ethiopian migrants.
An IOM report indicated that 60,000 migrants traveled to Yemen in 2024, highlighting the perilous nature of migration across the Horn of Africa to Yemen.
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