African migrants seeking a better life met a tragic fate when their boat capsized off the coast of Yemen. The shipwreck, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning, resulted in the deaths of at least 30 migrants, with many others still missing and feared dead.

The overcrowded vessel was carrying over 100 migrants, mostly from Ethiopia and Somalia, who were hoping to reach Saudi Arabia in search of employment opportunities. The treacherous journey across the Red Sea ended in disaster when the boat began to take on water, causing panic among the passengers.

Yemen has become a key transit point for migrants trying to reach the Gulf countries in recent years, with many enduring dangerous sea crossings in overcrowded and unseaworthy vessels. The civil war in Yemen has only exacerbated the already dire situation, leaving migrants vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.

The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the risks that migrants face in search of a better life, as well as the urgent need for international cooperation to address the root causes of migration. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives in this senseless tragedy.