A boat carrying around 260 Somalis and Ethiopians capsized near Alghareef Point in the Shabwah governorate off the coast of Yemen.

At least 49 migrants have died, with 140 individuals still missing.

The death toll has risen from an initial report of 30 to 49, with 71 people rescued.

The journey from Somalia to Yemen is often facilitated by smugglers on overcrowded boats, posing significant risks.

Despite the ongoing civil war in Yemen, the number of migrant arrivals has tripled in recent years.

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has called for improved safety measures and urgent collaborative efforts to address migration challenges.

Recent shipwrecks in Djibouti further highlight the dangers faced by migrants in the region.