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Tragic Yemen Boat Capsize Claims 68 Lives, 74 Missing

8/4/2025

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A tragic boat capsized off Yemen's coast, claiming the lives of at least 68 African refugees and migrants, with 74 still missing. Only twelve survivors were rescued. Despite heightened patrols, the treacherous journey from the Horn of Africa continues, with over 60,000 arrivals in 2024, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

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A tragic boat capsized off Yemen's coast, claiming the lives of at least 68 African refugees and migrants, with 74 still missing. Only twelve survivors were rescued. Despite heightened patrols, the treacherous journey from the Horn of Africa continues, with over 60,000 arrivals in 2024, underscoring the ongoing humanitarian crisis.