Ethiopia: Dozens of Ethiopians Died in Shipwreck Off Yemen Coast

9 December 2014

Addis Ababa — At least 70 Ethiopians died after the boat carrying the migrants sunk off Yemen's western coast, Yemeni authorities said. According to the Yemeni Interior Ministry, the vessel capsized on Saturday while heading to the Red Sea port city of Al-Makha.

Strong winds and rough waves are blamed for the mishap. The UN refugee agency on Monday said 21 bodies have been recovered after the incident was reported by Yemeni coastal guards on Sunday.

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