The death toll from the sinking of an overcrowded migrant vessel off Djibouti has risen to 139, including at least 15 children, while 84 people remain missing, according to revised figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The vessel sank near Guhere, north of Obock, during the night of 8–9 October 2026. Approximately 305 people were on board, and around 82 survivors have been reported.
The updated figures, also reported by Reuters and the Associated Press, raise the confirmed death toll from the initial estimate of 109. The number of missing people has also been revised.
IOM and local authorities continue to respond to the tragedy. Some victims were reportedly buried without identification, complicating efforts to establish the full toll and identify those who died.
The final number of fatalities remains uncertain, as the fate of those still missing has not been established
