Migrant boat sinking off Yemen coast
A boat carrying migrants sank off the coast of Yemen, leaving at least 49 dead and 140 missing. The number of migrants arriving in Yemen has tripled despite the civil war in the region.
Key Points
- At least 49 people dead and 140 missing in a boat sinking off Yemen coast
- Migrants from East Africa and the Horn of Africa trying to reach Gulf countries for work
- Number of migrants arriving in Yemen tripled despite civil war in the region
- Urgent need to address migration challenges and ensure safety and security of migrants