DjiboutiTravel Djibouti Sea Crossings at Record Risk After 109 Die, 116 Missing in Wreck
The International Organization for Migration says 109 people, including 15 children, have died and more than 116 are missing after a shipwreck off the coast of Djibouti, described as the deadliest on record there.
A shipwreck off the coast of Djibouti has killed 109 people, including 15 children, and left more than 116 missing, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The agency described the sinking as the deadliest shipwreck off Djibouti. The figures were published on 11 October 2026.
Key facts
- 109 people are confirmed dead, including 15 children.
- More than 116 people are still missing.
- The incident happened off the coast of Djibouti.
- The International Organization for Migration described it as the deadliest shipwreck off Djibouti.
- The figures were published on 11 October 2026.
What has been reported?
The International Organization for Migration released the confirmed death and missing figures for a boat that sank off Djibouti's coast. At least 109 people died, and the agency said more than 116 others remain missing.
The information published does not state the date of the sinking, the type of vessel involved, how many people were on board, or whether anyone was rescued.
Who is affected?
Children were among the victims: 15 of the 109 dead were children. More than 116 people have not been accounted for. No nationalities or details of those on board have been given.
Where did it happen?
The sinking occurred off the coast of Djibouti, according to IOM. The precise location, the departure point and the intended destination of the boat have not been published.