At least 109 people have died and more than 100 others remain missing after a boat carrying migrants capsized off the coast of Djibouti, triggering a search-and-rescue operation.
Rescue teams and local authorities are working to locate survivors and recover the bodies of those who died in the incident. The exact circumstances surrounding the capsizing, including the number of people aboard the vessel, are still being established.
The tragedy has once again highlighted the dangers faced by migrants travelling across the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in search of better economic opportunities or safety in other countries.
Many migrants undertake the perilous journey from the Horn of Africa towards the Arabian Peninsula, often travelling in overcrowded and unsafe boats. The crossings expose them to drowning, harsh weather conditions, exploitation and abuse by human traffickers.
Humanitarian organisations have repeatedly called for stronger measures to protect migrants, improve search-and-rescue operations and address the conditions that force people to undertake dangerous journeys.
Authorities are expected to continue rescue efforts as they work to establish the full details of the latest tragedy.